Gritted: meaning, definitions and examples
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gritted
[ ษกrษชtษชd ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น mordido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฒเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช zermahlen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggigit
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธัะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zgrzytany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฏใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท grincement
๐ช๐ธ rechinar
๐น๐ท gฤฑcฤฑrdatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ฆฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฑูู ุงูุฃุณูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ skลรญpรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ skripec
๐จ๐ณ ๅฌๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ zgrizniti
๐ฎ๐ธ skrapa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะณัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฌแ แฃแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diล gฤฑcฤฑrdatmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 actionโgritting teeth in response to challengesโand 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.