gutsier; gutsiest
1
: marked by courage, pluck, or determination
a gutsy little fighter
a gutsy decision
2
a
: expressing or characterized by basic physical senses or passions
gutsy macho talk
gutsy country blues
b
: rough or plain in style : not bland or sophisticated
a gutsy soup
a rich gutsy wine
gutsiness
noun
Examples of gutsy in a Sentence
That was a very gutsy decision.
a gutsy coach willing to let her team improvise on the court
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The love story — spirited and wrenching — begins with the meet-cute in a Los Angeles high school of introverted skateboarder AJ and gutsy surfer Kristen.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
The second half was a mere formality, and the Sixers are headed home after a gutsy 3-1 series comeback to beat Boston in the first round.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
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“Gutsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gutsy. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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gutsy
adjective
gutsier; gutsiest
: aggressively tough : courageous
a gutsy decision
a gutsy hockey player
gutsiness
noun
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