Synonyms for

Gritty

Verb / ˈgrɪti: / Another word for gritty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a rough texture or coarse surface; showing courage and resolve in the face of difficulty

Synonyms & similar words

mettlesome granular farinaceous granulose spirited coarsegrained grainy mealy gamey spunky gamy game rough coarse harsh abrasive grainy granular sandy tough resolute determined tenacious persistent courageous brave valiant heroic fearless gutsy plucky spunky

Synonyms by register

Formal

resilient tough undaunted resolute

Informal

tough hardcore no-nonsense gutsy

Literary

stoic unyielding arduous

Antonyms

smooth refined polished delicate gentle clean soft

Common collocations

  • gritty determination
  • gritty realism
  • gritty texture
  • gritty streets
  • gritty fight
  • gritty details
  • gritty character

Word family

noun grit
adjective gritty
adverb grittily

Usage note

Often used to describe a determined or courageous spirit, or a realistic, unvarnished depiction of life. Can also refer to a rough texture.

Example sentences

  1. The beach sand felt gritty between my toes.
  2. The wrestler showed gritty determination to win the match.
  3. The soup had a gritty texture because of the sand in it.
  4. She had a gritty attitude and refused to give up.
  5. The artist used gritty sandpaper to create a rough texture in his painting.

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