gutsy

adjective

ˈgət-sē How to pronounce gutsy (audio)
Definition of gutsynext
1
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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2
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 gutsy Cigarette officially launched the Top Gun line in ’86, unveiling a 38-footer with its signature razor-sharp hull and a pair of gutsy V-8s that could push the yacht to over 50 knots (roughly 58 mph), depending on the specific engines. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Part of that proof came from a gutsy call that the Hurricane Center forecasters made last year during Hurricane Melissa. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 The Oakland singer-songwriter entered the R&B fray in 2015 as a raw, gutsy artist who bravely wore her heart on her sleeve. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 The gutsy 5-3 win in the opener of the best-of-three National League wild-card series was but a start. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gutsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutsy
  1. adventurous
  2. courageous
  3. daring
  4. brave
  5. fearless
  6. valiant
  7. bold
  8. heroic
Adjective
  • The Original Series, Walter helped inspire audiences with his optimism, humor, and adventurous spirit.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
  • And for an actress whose adventurous filmography spans the Hollywood blockbuster Pacific Rim and the offbeat indie Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, the role draws on more of her range than ever.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of adventurous
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  • Research by Harvard Business School Professor Ranjay Gulati found that courageous and effective leaders create positive narratives that guide them through chaos, often recasting their work as a mission.
    — Olivia Ludington, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The defeat coming against someone playing such courageous tennis is why Wawrinka’s triumph still resonates.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of courageous
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  • The project has since taken the brand on daring and adventurous trips to the most remote locations around the world, all documented by Mollison.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • At the center of it all is the daring, epic raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of daring
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  • There is no ‘Logan’ without his brave portrayal of Charles Xavier.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Bacon’s own utopian fantasy The New Atlantis imagines a brave technocratic future, and seemingly predicts everything from submarines to genetic modification and the internet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of brave
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  • There were echoes of that fearless performance in Wawrinka’s upset of Djokovic.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Dolores was a great light and a fearless warrior for justice.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fearless
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  • The Florida Panthers were able to mount a valiant comeback in San Jose, rallying from three goals down in the second period and scoring two in the third before ultimately falling in overtime.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Despite a valiant effort on the water, that milestone failed to normalize a more ever-present female presence at the Cup for almost three decades.
    — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of valiant
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  • The backstory Opened in 2017 as part of Ritz-Carlton’s expansion into Southeast Asia, this was one of the brand’s boldest statements.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Godfrey, who launched her namesake collection in 2018, has emerged as a distinctive voice in the independent fine jewelry market, known for her bold geometry, colorful gemstone inlays and modern interpretations of ancient talismans.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • Their actions were nothing short of heroic and reflect the courage and compassion our officers bring to this community every day.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • His heroic efforts in the South Pacific on the navy motor torpedo boat PT-109 during World War II earned him a Purple Heart but left him even more physically debilitated.
    — Laurence Leamer, Air Mail, 24 Oct. 2026
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