Gritted: meaning, definitions and examples

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gritted

 

[ ษกrษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical reaction

To grit is to clench or grind (the teeth) tightly together, often as a reaction to pain, discomfort, or determination. This action reflects a person's resolve to endure a challenging situation.

Synonyms

bitten, clenched, grinded.

Examples of usage

  • She gritted her teeth as she prepared for the tough workout.
  • He gritted his teeth during the painful procedure.
  • Despite the difficult circumstances, she gritted her teeth and kept going.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional response

Gritted can also refer to the act of showing strength of character in challenging situations; it's about pushing through adversity with determination and courage.

Synonyms

endured, persevered, withstood.

Examples of usage

  • He gritted his teeth and faced his fears during the presentation.
  • She gritted her teeth and continued with her difficult task.
  • Despite the setbacks, he gritted his teeth and persevered.

Translations

Translations of the word "gritted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mordido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคšเคฒเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zermahlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggigit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธัะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgrzytany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฏใŽใ—ใ‚Šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grincement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rechinar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gฤฑcฤฑrdatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑูŠู ุงู„ุฃุณู†ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™รญpรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skripec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ฌๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrizniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrapa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ัั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฌแƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸ gฤฑcฤฑrdatmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chirriar

Etymology

The term 'grit' originates from Middle English, likely derived from the Old Norse word 'grjรณt', meaning 'gravel' or 'small stones'. It conveys a sense of toughness and persistence, much like getting through hard, gravelly terrain. Over time, the verb 'to grit' has evolved to embody both a physical actionโ€”gritting teeth in response to challengesโ€”and a metaphorical sense of mental toughness. The phrase 'grit your teeth' has historically conveyed the idea of enduring difficult situations with fortitude. In contemporary language, 'grit' has also come to encompass broader concepts related to resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, emphasizing the importance of steady resolve and determination in achieving one's goals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,204, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.