Definition

The quality of being brave, bold, or willing to take risks.

Example

Her gutsiness in standing up for what she believes in inspired everyone around her.

Conversation

Did you see how she performed at the competition?

Yeah, that took a lot of gutsiness to go for that move.

I know, right? It really inspired me to take more risks.

Absolutely! Sometimes you just have to be bold and go for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gutsiness → It is formed from "guts" (from Old English "gūts", meaning internal organs or courage) and "-iness" (a suffix meaning the quality of). The word "gutsiness" refers to the quality of having courage or bravery.

Memory Tip

Think of 'guts' as representing courage, and '-iness' indicating a quality. This helps you remember that gutsiness means the quality of being courageous.

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