gritty (Meaning)
gritty (s)
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
willing to face danger
gritty (a.)
Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gritty
Synonyms:
- greathearted
- daring
- brazen
- lionhearted
- venturesome
- hardy
- adventuresome
- gallant
- rash
- stouthearted
- mettlesome
- doughty
- valorous
- brash
- heroical
- stout
- stalwart
- undauntable
- firm
- audacious
- bold
- impetuous
- dashing
- adventurous
Antonyms:
- spooked
- terrified
- upset
- unadventurous
- appalled
- concerned
- wimpy
- panicked
- startled
- spooked
- disquieted
- prudent
- scared
- frightened
- wimpy
- heedful
- frightened
- weak
- worried
- panicked
- upset
- agitated
- disconcerted
- disturbed
- disconcerted
- horrified
- yellow
- appalled
- terrified
- unadventurous
- startled
- worried
- weak
- agitated
- prudent
- concerned
- unnerved
- disquieted
- perturbed
- scared
- shocked
- disturbed
- yellow
- perturbed
- shocked
- dismayed
- dismayed
- heedful
- unnerved
- horrified
Synonyms:
- overconfident
- hasty
- unafraid
- overbold
- reassured
- hotheaded
- precipitate
- madcap
- venturous
- heedless
- headlong
- incautious
- daredevil
- encouraged
- imprudent
- wild
Antonyms:
- spineless
- fainthearted
- uncourageous
- panic-stricken
- chicken
- gutless
- cowardly
- craven
- pusillanimous
- spineless
- dastardly
- panic-stricken
- gutless
- uncourageous
- chicken
- poor-spirited
- pusillanimous
- poor-spirited
- dastardly
- ungallant
- unheroic
- terrorized
- nerveless
- unheroic
- ungallant
- cowardly
- nerveless
- timorous
- coward
- terrorized
- fearful
- spiritless
- fainthearted
- coward
- fearful
- timorous
- spiritless
- craven
gritty Sentence Examples
- The gritty streets of the metropolis were a testament to the city's challenges.
- The soccer field was covered in a gritty layer of dirt that clung to the cleats.
- The painting depicted the gritty realities of urban life, exposing the underbelly of society.
- The gritty determination of the underdog team propelled them to an unexpected victory.
- The film portrayed the gritty world of back-alley boxing, where fighters fought for survival.
- The city's gritty past left an indelible mark on its present, shaping its unique character.
- The gritty war novel captured the horrors and sacrifices of combat.
- The gritty detective delved into the darkest corners of the city to uncover the truth.
- The gritty novel explored the complexities of human nature, delving into the depths of good and evil.
- The gritty documentary exposed the injustices faced by marginalized communities.
FAQs About the word gritty
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency, willing to face dangerContaining sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by gr
resolute, unswerving, spirited,unflinching, brave, heroic, undeterred, spunky, intrepid, gutty
diffident, cautious, mousey, afraid, shy, mousy, mousy, afraid, nervous,scary
The gritty streets of the metropolis were a testament to the city's challenges.
The soccer field was covered in a gritty layer of dirt that clung to the cleats.
The painting depicted the gritty realities of urban life, exposing the underbelly of society.
The gritty determination of the underdog team propelled them to an unexpected victory.
