GRITTINESS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

grittiness

noun

Definition of grittiness

as in grit

the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship the movie somewhat exaggerates the grittiness of the explorers, but the basic facts are correct

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Recent Examples of grittiness Go back to the original source material, applying the Fleming vision of grittiness and suaveness with just enough emotional complexity. — Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Our favorites were creamy and silky, without the chalkiness, grittiness, or powderiness that knocked other contenders down the rankings. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 The film’s limited resources become a little more obvious towards the end, but Miike wears his low-budget bona fides with pride, and the lo-fi production values only add to the grittiness of its urban setting. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 There’s a certain social grittiness to Bottle Rocket that the director never really found again. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 Adding to the authenticity, grittiness and realness of The Guest is the fact that some of the past between the characters gets hinted at but not always spelled out. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 The production is intense and focused with a grittiness native to Memphis-style hip-hop. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026 Original Silk Protein All of the creaminess, none of the grittiness! — Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 The Los Alamitos High product is known for his all-business approach to football as well as his overall grittiness as a receiver. — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Southern essentials such as brisket, Nashville hot chicken and grits round out the menu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Saturday’s offerings include the ribs plate and the signature platter called the Deep Cut, while Sunday’s menu includes a pork belly plate with cheesy grits and slaw and a smoked, griddled and cheesed burger.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of grit

Noun

As their connection grows, each of them helps give the other the courage to step outside their comfort zones and find new joy — and possibly love — in unexpected ways.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart's most famous characters tackled concepts such as honor, morality and courage.

— Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

But a rally outside Wednesday's meet — where the boy finished second among a field of 25 to help lead Camas to the girls district championship — showed that the adults are catching up in the bravery department.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
As possibly the most thrilling option in the entire park, the free-fall station tests visitors’ bravery.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

But more importantly — and what comes with age — is having the fortitude not to follow them.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
That mental fortitude stood out to Green during a minor-league game in which Voit started 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortitude

Noun

In a world where students are averaging seven and a half hours a day on screens and attention spans are waning, Connecticut teachers say that students’ reading stamina and comprehension are declining.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
Muscle strength and stamina improve with consistency, and in this case, slow and steady does win the race.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of stamina

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