gritty

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.

ruОписывает нечто, содержащее или напоминающее мелкие твёрдые частицы песка или камня; также используется в переносном смысле для описания человека или вещи, которые являются стойкими, мужественными и решительными.esDescribe algo que contiene o recuerda a pequeñas partículas duras de arena o piedra; también se usa en sentido figurado para describir a una persona o cosa que es resistente, valiente y decidida.frQualifie quelque chose qui contient ou rappelle de petites particules dures de sable ou de pierre ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une personne ou une chose qui est tenace, courageuse et résolue.deBezeichnet etwas, das Sand oder kleine harte Partikel enthält oder daran erinnert; im übertragenen Sinn beschreibt es eine Person oder Sache, die zäh, mutig und entschlossen ist.ptDescreve algo que contém ou lembra pequenas partículas sólidas de areia ou pedra; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever uma pessoa ou coisa resistente, corajosa e determinada.zh形容某物含有或类似细小的沙粒或石粒，质地粗糙；也比喻人或事物坚强、勇敢、果断，能面对困难。arيُستخدم 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.

1. Containing or resembling grit B1 formal

   Having small, hard particles of sand or dirt.

   • 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.

   ruПесчанистыйesarenoso, que contiene arena o partículas durasfrgranuleux, sablonneuxdeSandigptArenosozh含沙的arرملي خشن

   Sinônimos: abrasivegrainygranularparticulateroughsandy

   Antônimos: finepowderysilkysmooth

2. Showing courage and resolve B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruМужественныйesvaliente y decididofrCourageux et résoludeMutigptCorajosozh坚毅arشجاع صلب

   Sinônimos: bravecourageousdeterminedfearlessmettlesomepluckyresolutespiritedsteadfasttenacioustoughvaliant

   Antônimos: cowardlyfearfulirresolutespinelesstimidweak

3. Realistic and harsh B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСуровый и реалистичныйesCrudo, realista y durofrréaliste et durdeRealistisch und hartptRealista e cruelzh粗粝写实arواقعي وقاسٍ

   Sinônimos: bleakgraphicgrimhard-hittingharshrawrealisticunflinchingunsentimentalunvarnished

   Antônimos: gentleidealizedpolishedsmoothsoftwholesome

• grittier comparative form
• grittiest superlative form