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Grittiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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grittiest

 

[ ˈɡrɪtiest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

The term 'grittiest' describes something that is marked by an unyielding attitude or resilience. It often refers to individuals or situations characterized by determination and a tough, uncompromising spirit.

Synonyms

most resilient, sturdiest, toughest

Examples of usage

  • She showed the grittiest attitude in the face of adversity.
  • The grittiest streets of the city tell the stories of survival.
  • He was regarded as the grittiest athlete in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "grittiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais corajoso

🇮🇳 सबसे साहसी

🇩🇪 der härteste

🇮🇩 paling gigih

🇺🇦 найрішучіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej zdeterminowany

🇯🇵 最も勇敢な

🇫🇷 le plus déterminé

🇪🇸 el más decidido

🇹🇷 en kararlı

🇰🇷 가장 결단력 있는

🇸🇦 الأكثر جرأة

🇨🇿 nejodvážnější

🇸🇰 najodvážnejší

🇨🇳 最坚韧的

🇸🇮 najbolj odločen

🇮🇸 mest ákveðinn

🇰🇿 ең батыл

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გამბედავი

🇦🇿 ən qəti

🇲🇽 el más decidido

Word origin

The word 'gritty' comes from the noun 'grit', which refers to small, loose particles of stone or sand. The term evolved in the 19th century to describe someone who possesses courage and resolve, paralleling the physical characteristics of grit. Over time, 'gritty' has come to signify a certain toughness of character, especially when facing challenges. The superlative form 'grittiest' highlights an extreme degree of this toughness or resilience, often used in contexts related to personal strength, determination, and the ability to endure hardships.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,016, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.