grittiness

noun

Definition of grittinessnext
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 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 His relaxed point of view is a far cry from the grandness or the grittiness that marked the work of Western painters past like Frederic Remington or Albert Bierstadt. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026 Eye drops Some people experience significant seasonal allergy symptoms in their eyes, such as dryness, burning, watering, itchiness or grittiness. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 He’s not missed a game yet and his teammates have been inspired by the grittiness required to play through the pain. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grittiness
  1. grit
  2. courage
  3. bravery
  4. fortitude
  5. stamina
  6. spunk
Noun
  • Selections include blue corn butterscotch pancakes in the morning, a slab bacon dish with cheddar grits in the afternoon.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • While there’s no denying my mom’s creative way with leftovers is delicious and resourceful, there’s something to be said for whipping up a pot of grits exclusively for this snackable, stackable dish.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of grit
Noun
  • At their best, natural leaders with the courage to take on what others won’t.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Its concluding images emphasise a clichéd concept of motherhood, as though to put a neat bow on what was in fact a more complex story of trust, patience and everyday courage.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of courage
Noun
  • The slave women are spared, and, after witnessing Odysseus’ bravery, many of the suitors stop fighting and bend the knee to their rightful king.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Howard-Smith noted some of the standout stories from fire dog history, where Dalmatians became known for their loyalty, bravery and larger-than-life personalities.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • They were blown away by his focus, drive, mentality and fortitude.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • In one particular test, participants were submerged in a sensory deprivation tank, a test meant to measure a participant's mental fortitude.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of fortitude
Noun
  • Being on the road for five months requires the same kind of stamina as being an athlete.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • In a 2024 survey of third-to-eighth-grade teachers, more than 80 percent said that their students’ reading stamina had declined since 2019.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • But Alcock is no John Wayne or Jeff Bridges, and Ridley lacks the spunk of Kim Darby and Hailee Steinfeld.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 24 June 2026
  • These small, high-energy pups have plenty of spunk and a big heart.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 11 June 2026
Definition of spunk

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