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Meaning of grittiness
The quality of being tough and resilient
Etymology of grittiness
The word "grittiness" originates from the noun "grit", which is derived from the Old English word "grīt" or "gyrt", meaning "small particle of stone or sand" or "coarse meal"
The term "grit" has been used since the 14th century to describe small particles or coarse textures, and its association with toughness and resilience emerged in the 19th century
Synonyms
toughness
resilience
hardness
ruggedness
coarseness
harshness
severity
brutality
fierceness
intensity
grit
determination
resolve
firmness
solidity
density
compactness
tenacity
persistence
doggedness
stubbornness
obstinacy
unyieldingness
inflexibility
rigidity
stoutness
fortitude
strength
robustness
vigor
potency
power
fierceness
ferocity
savagery
barbarity
crudeness
crudity
vulgarity
coarseness
grossness
ruggedness
gruffness
brusqueness
abrasiveness
acerbity
asperity
austerity
sternness
strictness
stringency
rigor
rigour
Definitions
- The quality of being tough and resilient, able to withstand difficult or unpleasant conditions
- * A quality of being uncompromisingly realistic and candid, often in an unflinching or unromantic way
Usage Examples
- The movie's portrayal of urban life captured the grittiness of the city's streets
- * The athlete's grittiness and determination earned her a spot on the national team
- * The novel's gritty realism made it a bestseller among fans of crime fiction