noun
grit
Courage and determination to keep going through difficulty.
She shows grit by continuing her training despite repeated setbacks.
Etymology
The word for hard particles acquired a figurative sense of toughness. A person with grit has an inner firmness that withstands pressure and difficulty.
More examples
- It takes grit to start over after losing a job.
- His grit helps him finish the race despite painful blisters.
- The students show real grit when the project goes wrong.
Forms
grit
gritty adjective — Showing courage and determination through hardship.
Similar words
- perseverance
- Perseverance emphasizes continuing an effort despite obstacles or delays.
- tenacity
- Tenacity emphasizes holding firmly to a goal without giving up.
- courage
- Courage emphasizes facing fear or danger, not necessarily sustained effort.