gutsy

adjective

\ˈgət-sē

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gutsier; gutsiest

Definition of gutsy

1 : marked by courage, pluck, or determination a gutsy little fighter a gutsy decision

2a : 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

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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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Instead, Eovaldi delivered a remarkable outing, throwing six gutsy innings of relief before surrendering the homer to Muncy. — Jared Diamond, WSJ, "Dodgers Beat Red Sox, Eventually, in Longest-Ever World Series Game," 27 Oct. 2018 In fact, the country routine started with Harding cutting wood with a prop ax, and concluded with the gutsy athlete throwing Farber to the ballroom floor! — Fox News, "'DWTS' recap: Tonya Harding cries after her son watches her dance, two more celebs go home," 8 May 2018 In the wake of Garner's gutsy interview discussing the couple's separation, both parents were in attendance for son Samuel's fourth birthday party this past weekend, according to US Weekly. — Christine Coppa, Woman's Day, "Jennifer Garner Reveals Why She Now Takes Her Kids to Church Every Sunday," 29 Feb. 2016 In both, gutsy and breathtaking plays were made to prevent one team from seizing a sizeable advantage over the other. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "UT eliminated from College World Series by Florida," 20 June 2018 Here's a look back at the last time New Orleans won a playoff game before Saturday's gutsy win in Game 1. — William Guillory, NOLA.com, "Remembering the last time New Orleans won an NBA playoff game," 15 Apr. 2018 The game featured gutsy strategic decisions, late-game heroics and the crowning of the future of the program. — AL.com, "The most memorable moments of the 2017 Alabama football season," 14 Jan. 2018 In both, gutsy and breathtaking plays were made to prevent one team from seizing a sizeable advantage over the other. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "UT eliminated from College World Series by Florida," 20 June 2018 In both, gutsy and breathtaking plays were made to prevent one team from seizing a sizeable advantage over the other. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "UT eliminated from College World Series by Florida," 20 June 2018

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The first known use of gutsy was circa 1893

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gutsy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of gutsy

: very tough or brave : showing courage

: having a strong and appealing flavor

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