Grit
noun
Small, hard pieces of sand or stone.
The grit in his shoes was uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- grit in the eyes
- grit on the road
noun
Strength of character or courage.
Showing true grit, she finished the marathon despite her injury.
Often appears as...
- true grit
- display grit
Usage tips
Approving
noun
Refers to a type of coarse, ground cornmeal.
For breakfast, we had eggs, bacon, and grits.
Often appears as...
- bowl of grits
- buttered grits
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Technical
verb
To clench (the teeth), especially in struggle or determination.
She grit her teeth and bore the pain.
Often appears as...
- grit one's teeth
- grit my teeth
noun
Small, hard pieces of sand or stone.
The grit in his shoes was uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- grit in the eyes
- grit on the road
noun
Strength of character or courage.
Showing true grit, she finished the marathon despite her injury.
Often appears as...
- true grit
- display grit
Usage tips
Approving
noun
Refers to a type of coarse, ground cornmeal.
For breakfast, we had eggs, bacon, and grits.
Often appears as...
- bowl of grits
- buttered grits
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To clench (the teeth), especially in struggle or determination.
She grit her teeth and bore the pain.
Often appears as...
- grit one's teeth
- grit my teeth
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Sensation
Use 'grit' to describe the irritating feel of tiny particles.
She winced as she felt grit against her skin.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Dirt
'Grit' often implies toughness or hardiness of the particles.
Boot prints were left in the wet grit on the sidewalk.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Sensation
Use 'grit' to describe the irritating feel of tiny particles.
She winced as she felt grit against her skin.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Dirt
'Grit' often implies toughness or hardiness of the particles.
Boot prints were left in the wet grit on the sidewalk.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Sensation
Use 'grit' to describe the irritating feel of tiny particles.
She winced as she felt grit against her skin.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Dirt
'Grit' often implies toughness or hardiness of the particles.
Boot prints were left in the wet grit on the sidewalk.
Compare with
couragedeterminationendurancefortitudeperseverantresiliencestrengthtenacity
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True success - John...
ourselves the shining trophies on ourselves can never win tomorrow's game you and I know deeper down there's always a chance to win the crown but when we fail to give our best we simply haven't met the test of giving all and saving none until the game is really won I'm showing what is meant by grit are playing through another's quip I'm
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Let's teach for mastery...
but they're also building their growth mindset, they're building grit, perseverance, they're taking agency over their learning. And all sorts of beautiful things can start to happen in the actual classroom. Instead of it being focused on the lecture, students can interact with each other. They can get deeper mastery over the material.
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The difference between...
The shining trophies on our shelves can never win tomorrow's game. You and I know deeper down, there's always a chance to win the crown. But when we fail to give our best, we simply haven't met the test, of giving all and saving none until the game is really won; of showing what is meant by grit; of playing through when others quit;
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Emily Nagoski and Amelia...
It is all of us caring for each other. We can't do it alone. We need each other. Making that happen in real life is, of course, easier said than done. And one of the things that is my little reminder to myself is that when I feel like I need more grit, what I actually need is more help.
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Why the best hire might...
They embrace their trauma and hardships as key elements of who they've become, and know that without those experiences, they might not have developed the muscle and grit required to become successful. One of my colleagues had his life completely upended
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How to disrupt...
it's the idea that regardless of where you begin in life if you work hard enough you'll make it to the top if you don't it's because you didn't try hard enough our ability to succeed in society is much less determined by our grit or
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Grit: the power of...
It was grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years,
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What It Takes to Be an...
almost superhuman and while talent plays a role and these people's feats and their successes it's not what makes their ideas of reality it's grit creativity passion kindness and love that's the human spirit
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The strongest predictor...
And it wasn't social intelligence. It wasn't good looks, physical health, and it wasn't I.Q. It was grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.
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Smart Dolphins Beach...
Always the right. But this has a cost. Each time they grab a fish, they also take in a mouthful of mud. The grit gradually wears down their teeth.
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True success - John...
ourselves the shining trophies on ourselves can never win tomorrow's game you and I know deeper down there's always a chance to win the crown but when we fail to give our best we simply haven't met the test of giving all and saving none until the game is really won I'm showing what is meant by grit are playing through another's quip I'm
Video examples
Let's teach for mastery...
but they're also building their growth mindset, they're building grit, perseverance, they're taking agency over their learning. And all sorts of beautiful things can start to happen in the actual classroom. Instead of it being focused on the lecture, students can interact with each other. They can get deeper mastery over the material.
Video examples
The difference between...
The shining trophies on our shelves can never win tomorrow's game. You and I know deeper down, there's always a chance to win the crown. But when we fail to give our best, we simply haven't met the test, of giving all and saving none until the game is really won; of showing what is meant by grit; of playing through when others quit;
Video examples
Emily Nagoski and Amelia...
It is all of us caring for each other. We can't do it alone. We need each other. Making that happen in real life is, of course, easier said than done. And one of the things that is my little reminder to myself is that when I feel like I need more grit, what I actually need is more help.
Video examples
Why the best hire might...
They embrace their trauma and hardships as key elements of who they've become, and know that without those experiences, they might not have developed the muscle and grit required to become successful. One of my colleagues had his life completely upended
Video examples
How to disrupt...
it's the idea that regardless of where you begin in life if you work hard enough you'll make it to the top if you don't it's because you didn't try hard enough our ability to succeed in society is much less determined by our grit or
Video examples
Grit: the power of...
It was grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years,
Video examples
What It Takes to Be an...
almost superhuman and while talent plays a role and these people's feats and their successes it's not what makes their ideas of reality it's grit creativity passion kindness and love that's the human spirit
Video examples
The strongest predictor...
And it wasn't social intelligence. It wasn't good looks, physical health, and it wasn't I.Q. It was grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.
Video examples
Smart Dolphins Beach...
Always the right. But this has a cost. Each time they grab a fish, they also take in a mouthful of mud. The grit gradually wears down their teeth.
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Quote examples
Jonathan Dimbleby
British Writer
I have to grit my teeth sometimes, knowing I am going to be written about. But I think it is my life, and I don't want to get people interested in debating it. But I do feel that if you are going to put yourself about as a public person on a television screen, there's a curiosity.
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Barack Obama
American President
Our brand of democracy is hard. But I can promise that a year from now, when I no longer hold this office, I'll be right there with you as a citizen - inspired by those voices of fairness and vision, of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped America travel so far.
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Michelle Visage
American Musician
RuPaul's Drag Race' is a show about love, art, passion, acceptance, and the quest for finding America's next drag superstar. No show on the telly box has more grit than these queens.
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Tony Goldwyn
American Actor
We need a president with experience and the wisdom and the grit to stand up to bullies who tell women that they should be punished for making their own decisions.
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Angela Duckworth
American Psychologist
The parenting style that is good for grit is also the parenting style good for most other things: Be really, really demanding, and be very, very supportive.
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Wade Davis
Canadian Scientist
Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous, determined, discreet, and they've got grit.
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Lacey Evans
American Athlete
The way that I've been raised and the things I've had to do has given me grit that is unmatchable unless you were beside me.
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Richard Eyre
British Director
I can't think of anyone I admire who isn't fuelled by self-doubt. It's an essential ingredient. It's the grit in the oyster.
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Joe Biden
American President
We're going to be OK because of the American people. They have more grit, determination and courage than you can imagine.
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Huda Kattan
Iraqi Entertainer
I think my story relates. When I started out, all I had was my passion and grit.
Quote examples
Jonathan Dimbleby
British Writer
I have to grit my teeth sometimes, knowing I am going to be written about. But I think it is my life, and I don't want to get people interested in debating it. But I do feel that if you are going to put yourself about as a public person on a television screen, there's a curiosity.
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
Our brand of democracy is hard. But I can promise that a year from now, when I no longer hold this office, I'll be right there with you as a citizen - inspired by those voices of fairness and vision, of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped America travel so far.
Quote examples
Michelle Visage
American Musician
RuPaul's Drag Race' is a show about love, art, passion, acceptance, and the quest for finding America's next drag superstar. No show on the telly box has more grit than these queens.
Quote examples
Tony Goldwyn
American Actor
We need a president with experience and the wisdom and the grit to stand up to bullies who tell women that they should be punished for making their own decisions.
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Angela Duckworth
American Psychologist
The parenting style that is good for grit is also the parenting style good for most other things: Be really, really demanding, and be very, very supportive.
Quote examples
Wade Davis
Canadian Scientist
Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous, determined, discreet, and they've got grit.
Quote examples
Lacey Evans
American Athlete
The way that I've been raised and the things I've had to do has given me grit that is unmatchable unless you were beside me.
Quote examples
Richard Eyre
British Director
I can't think of anyone I admire who isn't fuelled by self-doubt. It's an essential ingredient. It's the grit in the oyster.
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Joe Biden
American President
We're going to be OK because of the American people. They have more grit, determination and courage than you can imagine.
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Huda Kattan
Iraqi Entertainer
I think my story relates. When I started out, all I had was my passion and grit.
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