as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
it takes a certain gutsiness to take an unpopular position before a crowd of people
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
a gutsy coach willing to let her team improvise on the court
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
they were gutsy enough to attempt a rescue on their own
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Recent Examples of gutsiness
Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Daniel Levin had a keen eye for underappreciated property in Chicago and in 50 years as a real estate developer forged new ground in making sometimes-gutsy calls to build large projects in areas of the city that hadn’t attracted much development.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The show has its potent moments, mostly courtesy of the gutsy Neff, who throws herself courageously at the play without enough coming back her way, and the production knows how to exploit the play’s sardonic humor.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The gutsy call didn’t lead to six as the drive ultimately stalled but did lead to points with Zane Gonzalez converting from 46 yards out to make it 14-6 in the second quarter.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Stan’s gutsy subversion of his looks won him the Silver Bear for leading performance at last year’s Berlin International Film Festival and the Golden Globe for acting in a comedy or musical last month.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Daniel Levin had a keen eye for underappreciated property in Chicago and in 50 years as a real estate developer forged new ground in making sometimes-gutsy calls to build large projects in areas of the city that hadn’t attracted much development.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The show has its potent moments, mostly courtesy of the gutsy Neff, who throws herself courageously at the play without enough coming back her way, and the production knows how to exploit the play’s sardonic humor.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The gutsy call didn’t lead to six as the drive ultimately stalled but did lead to points with Zane Gonzalez converting from 46 yards out to make it 14-6 in the second quarter.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutsiness
Noun
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a remarkable twist, Max disembarks the boat and visits his twin brother on land, who turns out to be a less adventurous version of Max.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
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The brand defines its culture by its people, of course, as adventurous, disciplined, and especially thrilled by the heyday of World Cup soccer stars like Diego Maradona.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Originally bred as herding dogs, German shepherds earned the reputation of being affectionate, courageous and incredibly loyal.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the content arena of today where sensationalism in storytelling is the norm, tonight’s one-hour special Lifelines of Hope on The CW, airing at 9 p.m. ET, is an immediate reminder of the value of true heroism.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Kawhi Leonard’s stoic heroism and Jordan-esque iciness sealed Game 2 for the Clips in a second one-possession thriller.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The former model also packed a daring silver dress that was made entirely out of watch bands.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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To complete daring stunts like wing-walking, the action star makes sure to fuel his body for the intense training.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The National Police Office will fully take care of the benefits and welfare of the families of the 5 brave policemen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Holocaust survivor Marian Turski warned us all to be vigilant against indifference for good reason: turning inward at times of strife prevents us from being brave and leads to the exploitation of the vulnerable.—
Robert Williams,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ground Zero is the story of Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier who showed rare bravery, grit and courage during his posting in Kashmir and managed to kill a major terrorist - Rana Tahir Nadeem, widely known as Ghazi Baba to the world.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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With Ronald Araujo coming into Flick’s defence against Dortmund, Barcelona fans must still wince when watching the bravery that is required to play such a high line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known for their fearless improvisation and genre-defying performances, the trio’s performance in a hall, on the grounds of a former convent, was a 45-minute, intense, non-stop wall of sound.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The centerpiece is a visually stunning film set in outer space, with Zendaya as the fearless protagonist on an interstellar mission.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Gutsiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutsiness. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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