gutsy

• Se dit d'une personne courageuse, déterminée et prête à prendre des risques, avec une connotation d'audace et de cran.

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.

   courageux et déterminé

   • 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.

   Synonymesaudaciousboldbravecourageousdaringdeterminedfearlessfeistyintrepidmettlesomepluckyresolutespiritedvaliant

   Antonymeschickenheartedcowardlycravendastardlyfaintheartedfearfulgutlessirresolutelily-liveredpusillanimousspinelesstimidtimorouswimpishyellow

2. Robust and uninhibitedC1informalamerican

   Characterized by a bold, spirited, and unreserved manner.

   Courageux et sans retenue

   • 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.

   Synonymesaudaciousboldbravecourageousdaringfeistymettlesomepluckyspiritedspunky

   Antonymescowardlyfearfulshrinkingspinelesstimid