Gritty
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪtiː/
Gritty (adj)
- Having a rough, unpleasant surface with small bits of dirt or sand.
- Describing life or work as hard, unpleasant, and real, not clean or comfortable.
- Showing strong effort and toughness, especially when facing difficulties.
Examples
- The gritty sand scratched my shoes.
- After the rain, the road felt gritty and unsafe to walk on.
Gritty (adjective)
Examples
- The old book feels gritty in my hands.
- After the rain, the sidewalk looks gritty and dull.