grittiness

Definitions

The quality of having a rough, sandy, or granular texture.

The quality of showing courage, resolve, and mental toughness.

A realistic, uncompromising, or sordid quality in a narrative or setting.

Examples

The film was praised for its raw grittiness and realistic portrayal of urban life.

She admired the grittiness of the athlete who refused to give up despite the grueling conditions.

Synonyms

determination resilience toughness perseverance coarseness graininess sandiness

Antonyms

weakness cowardice softness smoothness delicacy timidity fragility