Gutsy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌtsi/

Definitions of gutsy

adjective showing courage, determination, and spirit; bold, brave, or fearless

Example Sentences

A1 She made a gutsy decision to try out for the school play.

A2 The young boy showed a gutsy attitude when facing his fears.

B1 The team's gutsy performance led them to victory in the championship game.

B2 The politician's gutsy move to speak out against corruption impressed many voters.

C1 The CEO's gutsy decision to invest in a risky new technology paid off in the long run.

C2 The mountaineer's gutsy climb up the treacherous peak was hailed as a daring feat of bravery.

Examples of gutsy in a Sentence

formal The CEO made a gutsy decision to invest in a new technology.

informal I can't believe she had the gutsy to ask her boss for a raise.

slang He's so gutsy, he'll try anything once.

figurative Taking the gutsy leap into entrepreneurship paid off in the end.

Grammatical Forms of gutsy

• past tense: gutsied
• plural: gutsies
• comparative: gutsier
• superlative: gutsiest
• present tense: gutsies
• future tense: will gutsy
• perfect tense: have gutsied
• continuous tense: is gutsying
• singular: gutsy
• positive degree: gutsy
• infinitive: to gutsy
• gerund: gutsying
• participle: gutsied

Origin and Evolution of gutsy

First Known Use: 1966 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gutsy' originated from the term 'guts' which refers to courage or boldness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is brave or bold, the word 'gutsy' has evolved to also convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of challenges.