Grit
/ɡrɪt/noun
The quality of being brave and resolute; courage and resolve.
Did you know?The word 'grit' is linked to the Old English word for 'gravel' or 'sand', evoking the idea of tenacity in the face of hardship, much like walking on a rough path.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
grēot
“Gravel or sand; small, coarse particles.”
Middle English
Middle English
grit
“Coarse particles; solid matter or small stones.”
14th Century
Middle English
grit
“Mental toughness; courage in the face of adversity.”
Modern English
English
grit
“Endurance and courage; the ability to persist.”