gutsy
gb/ɡˈʌtsˈi/ us/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
B2
Angličtina
bátor, merész, kemény, harcos
B2
INFORMAL
1
bátor
A2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is gutsy; gutsy [person/act]
It was gutsy of her to speak up in that meeting.
Bátor volt tőle, hogy felszólalt azon a megbeszélésen.
He made a gutsy climb in bad weather to reach the summit.
A rossz időben is bátran mászott fel a csúcsra.
That was a gutsy thing to do with everyone watching.
Učební příklady
She is gutsy and confident.
Bátor és magabiztos.
That was a gutsy choice.
Ez bátor döntés volt.
Častá chyba:
Often confused with the noun guts (“courage”); gutsy is an adjective.
Význam
brave in a difficult situation
Kolokace
gutsy move
|gutsy decision
|gutsy performance
|gutsy effort
|gutsy player
|gutsy leader
|a gutsy choice
|a gutsy attempt
|a gutsy comeback
|pretty gutsy
Synonyma
brave (more general and neutral in tone)
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courageous (more formal than gutsy)
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plucky (often suggests bravery despite being smaller or weaker)
Antonyma
cowardly (lacking courage in the face of fear)
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timid (shy or easily frightened; not bold)
Témata
emotions
|personality
|challenges
Definice
Brave, especially when something is hard or scary.
Showing courage and determination when something is difficult, dangerous, or scary.
B2
INFORMAL
2
merész
B1
Vzorec užití:
a gutsy [plan/strategy/bid]
Launching the product early was a gutsy move, but it paid off.
A termék korai bevezetése merész húzás volt, de bejött.
The team tried a gutsy strategy in the final minutes.
A csapat az utolsó percekben egy merész stratégiával próbálkozott.
It’s a gutsy bet to quit without another job lined up.
Učební příklady
It was a gutsy move.
Merész húzás volt.
They made a gutsy plan.
Merész tervet készítettek.
Častá chyba:
Gutsy usually approves of the risk; for neutral risk-taking, bold or risky may fit better.
Význam
bold and willing to take risks
Kolokace
gutsy strategy
|gutsy plan
|gutsy bid
|gutsy gamble
|a gutsy investment
|a gutsy tactic
|gutsy innovation
|a gutsy bet
Synonyma
bold (can be positive or neutral; less tied to courage)
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daring (often suggests excitement and higher risk)
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audacious (stronger and sometimes suggests shock or disapproval)
Antonyma
cautious (careful to avoid risk)
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risk-averse (actively avoiding risk, especially in business)
Témata
business
|sports
|decision_making
Definice
Brave in a way that takes risks to succeed.
Bold in a way that involves taking risks, especially to achieve a goal.
C1
INFORMAL
3
Vzorec užití:
a gutsy [fight/comeback/effort]
She gave a gutsy performance despite the injury.
Sérülten is kemény teljesítményt nyújtott.
It was a gutsy comeback after a terrible first half.
A borzalmas első félidő után ez kemény visszakapaszkodás volt.
His gutsy defense kept them in the game.
Učební příklady
They made a gutsy comeback.
Keményen visszakapaszkodtak.
Význam
tough, gritty, and determined
Kolokace
gutsy fight
|gutsy comeback
|gutsy win
|gutsy defense
|gutsy recovery
|gutsy stand
|a gutsy effort
Synonyma
tough (more general; can refer to strength, not just determination)
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tenacious (focuses on not letting go of a goal)
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gritty (emphasizes hard, unglamorous persistence)
Antonyma
weak (lacking strength or resolve in a challenge)
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easily discouraged (giving up quickly when facing setbacks)
Témata
sports
|health
|challenges
Definice
Not giving up, even when it is very hard.
Strong-minded and tough in a way that keeps going despite pain, criticism, or setbacks.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
gutsy
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
US/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
gutsy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (gutsy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: gutsy
- Comparative: gutsier
- Superlative: gutsiest
Příbuzná slova
Forms
gutsier
adjective
gutsiest
adjective
Core family
guts
noun
Related words
gut
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
gutless
adjective
Advanced or less common
gutsiness
noun
gutsily
adverb
Výrazy
a gutsy call
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave judgment or choice
A brave decision that could be criticized.
Příklady
- The coach made a gutsy call to pull the goalie early.
- It was a gutsy call to publish the story without official confirmation.
- She made a gutsy call and cut the project before it got more expensive.
Učební příklady
- He made a gutsy call.
a gutsy decision
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave, risky choice
A brave choice, even though it is risky.
Příklady
- It was a gutsy decision to apologize publicly.
- Leaving the company was a gutsy decision, but she wanted a new start.
- Choosing the smaller supplier was a gutsy decision that improved quality.
Učební příklady
- That was a gutsy decision.
a gutsy move
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi mˈuv/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave, risky action
A brave action that takes a risk.
Příklady
- It was a gutsy move to challenge the ruling in front of the whole crowd.
- Hiring an unknown director was a gutsy move, but the film became a hit.
- Going for it on fourth down was a gutsy move.
Učební příklady
- It was a gutsy move.
a gutsy performance
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
informal
a tough, brave performance
Doing very well in a brave, determined way.
Příklady
- She gave a gutsy performance even though she was sick.
- It was a gutsy performance under huge pressure from the crowd.
- They praised his gutsy performance in the final.
Učební příklady
- She gave a gutsy performance.