Grit

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪt/

Grit (noun)

  1. Very small, hard pieces of stone or sand.
  2. Strong courage and determination to keep going, even when things are hard.

Examples

  • The path was covered with grit after the storm.
  • He brushed the grit off his shoes before entering.

Common collocations: grit and sand, remove grit, show grit, inner grit, grit and determination

Synonyms of Grit

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Grit

  • — lack of courage or determination
  • — lack of boldness or confidence