gutsier; gutsiest
1
: marked by courage, pluck, or determination
a gutsy little fighter
a gutsy decision
2
a
: expressing or characterized by basic physical senses or passions
gutsy macho talk
gutsy country blues
b
: rough or plain in style : not bland or sophisticated
a gutsy soup
gutsiness
noun
Examples of gutsy in a Sentence
That was a very gutsy decision.
a gutsy coach willing to let her team improvise on the court
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Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Under heavy rain, Sonny urges Pearce to stay out on slick tires, a gutsy call that could lead to aquaplaning but boosts him into second place.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 1 July 2025
With players such as Allison Cohen supplying the experience and Christina Flynn flashing her budding skills, SET capped a gutsy tournament run to claim its third consecutive title at 18s.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
What Did Other Outlets Say About The ‘South Park’ Season 27 Premiere?
Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone also lauded Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s gutsy episode, even if their criticism was leveled by using South Park brand humor.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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“Gutsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gutsy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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gutsy
adjective
gutsier; gutsiest
: aggressively tough : courageous
a gutsy decision
a gutsy hockey player
gutsiness
noun
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