Meaning & use
Grittiness
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The quality of being gritty—either containing small, hard particles, or, figuratively, showing toughness, courage, and determination.
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The stew had an unpleasant grittiness from the unwashed vegetables.
Critics praised the film's grittiness in portraying life on the streets.
A note on using this word
"Grittiness" has expanded from a purely physical description (sandy or coarse texture) to a popular figurative meaning tied to psychological resilience, as in the concept of "grit."
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