Gutsy (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited; "you have to admire her; it was a gutsy thing to do"; "the gutsy...intensity of her musical involvement"-Judith Crist; "a gutsy red wine".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The firefighter's gutsy rescue of the family from the burning building was hailed as a heroic act.
- It took a gutsy entrepreneur to invest in a new business venture during a recession.
- The rock climber's gutsy decision to tackle the treacherous mountain route paid off when she reached the summit.
- The director's gutsy choice to cast an unknown actor in the lead role was a gamble that ultimately paid off.
- The chef's gutsy use of bold flavors and spices in her new recipe resulted in a dish that was both innovative and delicious.