gritty

• يُستخدم لوصف شيء يحتوي على جزيئات صلبة دقيقة مثل الرمل أو الحصى، أو ملمسه خشن حبيبي؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف الشخص أو الشيء الذي يتحلى بالصلابة والشجاعة والإصرار.

Describes something that contains or resembles small, hard particles of sand or stone; also used figuratively to describe a person or thing that is tough, courageous, and determined.

1. Containing or resembling gritB1formal

   Having small, hard particles of sand or dirt.

   رملي خشن

   • The salad had a gritty texture from the sand.
   • The road was gritty after the storm.
   • She wiped the gritty surface with a damp cloth.

   المرادفاتabrasivegrainygranularparticulateroughsandy

   الأضدادfinepowderysilkysmooth

2. Showing courage and resolveB2informal

   Having or showing courage, determination, and strength of character.

   شجاع صلب

   • He gave a gritty performance in the championship match.
   • The team showed a gritty determination to win.
   • Her gritty attitude helped her overcome many obstacles.

   المرادفاتbravecourageousdeterminedfearlessmettlesomepluckyresolutespiritedsteadfasttenacioustoughvaliant

   الأضدادcowardlyfearfulirresolutespinelesstimidweak

3. Realistic and harshB2informal

   Depicting or portraying life in a realistic, often unpleasant or harsh way.

   واقعي وقاسٍ

   • The film is a gritty portrayal of urban life.
   • The novel offers a gritty look at poverty.
   • The show is known for its gritty, no-nonsense style.

   المرادفاتbleakgraphicgrimhard-hittingharshrawrealisticunflinchingunsentimentalunvarnished

   الأضدادgentleidealizedpolishedsmoothsoftwholesome