gutsiness


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guts·y

 (gŭt′sē)
adj. guts·i·er, guts·i·est Slang
1. Marked by courage or daring; plucky.
2. Robust and uninhibited; lusty: "the gutsy ... intensity of her musical involvement" (Judith Crist).

guts′i·ly adv.
guts′i·ness n.
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gutsiness

(ˈɡʌtsɪnəs)
n
the state of being greedythe state of being brave and spirited
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.gutsiness - the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
fearlessness - the trait of feeling no fear
gutlessness - the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury
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gutsiness

noun
Slang. The quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely:
Informal: spunk, spunkiness.
Slang: gut (used in plural), moxie.
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