gutsy

• Wird im amerikanischen Englisch verwendet, um eine Person zu beschreiben, die mutig, entschlossen und risikobereit ist. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das stark, kräftig oder intensiv ist, oder auf eine Handlung, die Kühnheit und Wagemut zeigt.

Used in American English to describe someone who is brave, determined, and willing to take risks.

1. Courageous and determinedB2informal

   Showing bravery, determination, and a willingness to take risks, especially in difficult situations.

   Mutig und entschlossen

   • It was a gutsy move to quit his job and start his own company.
   • The reporter made a gutsy decision to investigate the corruption story.
   • Her gutsy performance in the final match won her the championship.

   Synonymeaudaciousboldbravecourageousdaringdeterminedfearlessfeistyintrepidmettlesomepluckyresolutespiritedvaliant

   Antonymechickenheartedcowardlycravendastardlyfaintheartedfearfulgutlessirresolutelily-liveredpusillanimousspinelesstimidtimorouswimpishyellow

2. Robust and uninhibitedC1informalamerican

   Characterized by a bold, spirited, and unreserved manner.

   Mutig und ungezwungen

   • He gave a gutsy, no-holds-barred speech at the rally.
   • The film is a gutsy, unflinching look at urban life.
   • Her gutsy sense of humor always keeps the party lively.

   Synonymeaudaciousboldbravecourageousdaringfeistymettlesomepluckyspiritedspunky

   Antonymecowardlyfearfulshrinkingspinelesstimid