gritty
/ˈɡrɪti/
adjective
- Containing or covered with small, hard particles of sand, dirt, or stone.
- She wiped the gritty dust off the old bookshelf.
- The path was gritty with crushed shells.
- The gritty sand got into my shoes at the beach.
- Showing courage, determination, and strength of character; tough and resolute.
- Her gritty attitude helped her overcome many obstacles.
- The team's gritty performance earned them a last-minute victory.
- He gave a gritty speech about never giving up.
- Depicting or describing harsh, unpleasant, or realistic aspects of life, especially in art or media.
- The movie is a gritty drama about life in a big city.
- His photography captures the gritty reality of the streets.
- The novel offers a gritty look at poverty and crime.
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