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What does "gritty" mean?

Vocabulary Word: gritty

1. Definition (adj.) having or showing a lot of courage and determination; harsh and unpleasant

Examples New York is a very gritty city. There are lots of weird people and weird things going on.

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r33v3w

Vanuatu

thanks for the interesting word..though at first i didn’t understand what conection ‘harsh and unpleasant’ had to your definition but after checking with https://www.macmillandictionary.com/ and https://www.writemyessayfast.org/essay-writers.php i got the idea

11:18 AM May 24 2018 |

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

The game finally went gritty, and the audience started to dispute on the winning side.

11:23 AM Apr 13 2015 |

makhandurani

United Arab Emirates

She is very gritty person.

02:59 PM Apr 14 2014 |

Claritadan

Claritadan

China

A gritty person is brave and determined.

01:07 AM Apr 09 2014 |

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Kamila74

Azerbaijan

While feeling gritty, I pray Allah

02:29 PM Apr 06 2014 |

Kamila74

Azerbaijan

While feeling gritty, I pray Allah

02:20 PM Apr 06 2014 |

hello-killer

China

gritty day

02:36 AM Dec 10 2013 |

sama.a

sama.a

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Im sick of gritty people! :(

09:41 AM May 20 2013 |

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