gumption

• Nom désignant une combinaison de bon sens pratique, d'initiative et de débrouillardise, ainsi que de courage et de détermination.

A noun referring to a combination of sound practical judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness, as well as fortitude and determination.

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1. Initiative and resourcefulnessB2informal

   The ability to take sensible, practical action and make good decisions, often with a bit of courage.

   Initiative et ressource

   • She had the gumption to start her own business.
   • It takes gumption to stand up for what you believe in.
   • He showed real gumption by fixing the problem himself.

   Synonymesambitiondeterminationdriveenterpriseget-up-and-goinitiativemettlepluckresourcefulnessspunk

   Antonymesapathyindifferencelethargypassivitytimidity

2. Courage and determinationB2informal

   Fortitude and resolve in the face of difficulty or challenge.

   Cran, courage et détermination

   • He lacked the gumption to ask for a raise.
   • You need a lot of gumption to climb that mountain.
   • Her gumption helped her overcome many obstacles.

   Synonymesbackbonedeterminationdriveenterprisefortitudegritinitiativemoxiepluckresolveresourcefulnessspunk

   Antonymescowardicefaintheartednesspusillanimityspinelessnesstimidity