All grit synonyms
grit
G g noun grit
- perseverance β steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
- spunk β pluck; spirit; mettle.
- toughness β strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
- guts β the alimentary canal, especially between the pylorus and the anus, or some portion of it. Compare foregut, midgut, hindgut.
- tenacity β the quality of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence: the amazing tenacity of rumors.
- fortitude β mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously: Never once did her fortitude waver during that long illness.
- moxie β vigor; verve; pep.
- spirit β the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
- daring β People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- gravel β small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.
- lumps β a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape: a lump of coal.
- sand β George [jawrj;; French zhawrzh] /dΚΙrdΚ;; French ΚΙrΚ/ (Show IPA), (Lucile Aurore Dupin Dudevant) 1804β76, French novelist.
- nerve β one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- gameness β an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- spine β the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
- backbone β Your backbone is the column of small linked bones down the middle of your back.
- pluck β to pull off or out from the place of growth, as fruit, flowers, feathers, etc.: to pluck feathers from a chicken.
- doggedness β persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious: a dogged worker.
- steadfastness β fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- resolution β a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group. Compare concurrent resolution, joint resolution.
- mettle β courage and fortitude: a man of mettle.
- hardihood β boldness or daring; courage.
- powder β British Dialect. a sudden, frantic, or impulsive rush.
- dust β earth or other matter in fine, dry particles.
- intestinal fortitude β courage; resoluteness; endurance; guts: to have intestinal fortitude.
- shingle β small, waterworn stones or pebbles such as lie in loose sheets or beds on a beach.
- stones β the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
- determination β Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
- bravery β Bravery is brave behaviour or the quality of being brave.
- courage β Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.
verb grit
- clench β When you clench your fist or your fist clenches, you curl your fingers up tightly, usually because you are very angry.
- grind β to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet: to grind a lens.
- gnash β to grind or strike (the teeth) together, especially in rage or pain.
- grate β a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.