Gumption (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Usages
Examples
- It took a lot of gumption for her to quit her secure job and start her own business from scratch.
- The firefighter showed remarkable gumption in entering the burning building to rescue the trapped family.
- Despite the skepticism of her friends, she showed gumption in pursuing her unconventional career goals.
- After months of preparation, he finally had the gumption to propose to his girlfriend in a public place.
- It was a lack of gumption that prevented him from asking for a raise, despite his exceptional work performance.
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Meaning 2
Sound practical judgment; "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.