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grit

1 of 2noun
/ɡrɪt/
1

courage, toughness, and perseverance over time in the face of challenges

  • She showed real grit during the demanding project.
  • It takes grit to push through long hours on a tough assignment.
  • He demonstrated grit by leading the team through the crisis.
  • The team's grit ensured they met the tight deadline.
  • I admire her grit in handling difficult client negotiations.
2

a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone