grit

¹grit

noun \ˈgrit\

Definition of GRIT

1

a : sand, gravel b : a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules

2

: any of several sandstones

3

a : the structure of a stone that adapts it to grinding b : the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh

4

: firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger

5

capitalized : a Liberal in Canadian politics

Examples of GRIT

1. He shook out his shoes to remove the small rocks and grit.
2. Through resourcefulness and grit, the pioneers survived the winter.

Origin of GRIT

Middle English grete, from Old English grēot; akin to Old High German grioz sand

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to GRIT

Synonyms: backbone, constancy, fiber, fortitude, grittiness, guts, intestinal fortitude, pluck, spunk

Antonyms: spinelessness

Related Words: determination, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution; bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, intrepidity, intrepidness, nerve, stoutness, valor; endurance, forbearance, stamina, sufferance, tolerance; heart, mettle, spirit; audacity, boldness, brass, cheek, chutzpah (also chutzpa or hutzpah or hutzpa), effrontery, gall, hardihood, nerve, nerviness, temerity

Near Antonyms: indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation; cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, faintheartedness, pusillanimity, timidity, timorousness

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Rhymes with GRIT

bit, bitt, brit, Brit, chit, dit, fit, flit, frit, git, hit, it, kit, knit, lit, mitt, nit, pit, quit, sit, skit, slit, snit, spit, split, Split, sprit, teat, tit, twit, whit, wit, writ, zit