gutsy
gb/ɡˈʌtsˈi/ us/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
informal
B2
property
1
brave in a difficult situation
Brave, especially when something is hard or scary.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is gutsy; gutsy [person/act]
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with the noun guts (“courage”); gutsy is an adjective.
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
cowardly (lacking courage in the face of fear)
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timid (shy or easily frightened; not bold)
Collocations
gutsy move
|gutsy decision
|gutsy performance
|gutsy effort
|gutsy player
|gutsy leader
|a gutsy choice
|a gutsy attempt
|a gutsy comeback
|pretty gutsy
Thèmes
emotions
|personality
|challenges
Exemples
- It was gutsy of her to speak up in that meeting.
- He made a gutsy climb in bad weather to reach the summit.
- That was a gutsy thing to do with everyone watching.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She is gutsy and confident.
- That was a gutsy choice.
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
bold and willing to take risks
Brave in a way that takes risks to succeed.
Schéma d’usage :
a gutsy [plan/strategy/bid]
Erreur fréquente :
Gutsy usually approves of the risk; for neutral risk-taking, bold or risky may fit better.
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
cautious (careful to avoid risk)
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risk-averse (actively avoiding risk, especially in business)
Collocations
gutsy strategy
|gutsy plan
|gutsy bid
|gutsy gamble
|a gutsy investment
|a gutsy tactic
|gutsy innovation
|a gutsy bet
Thèmes
business
|sports
|decision_making
Exemples
- Launching the product early was a gutsy move, but it paid off.
- The team tried a gutsy strategy in the final minutes.
- It’s a gutsy bet to quit without another job lined up.
Exemples pédagogiques
- It was a gutsy move.
- They made a gutsy plan.
adjective
informal
C1
property
3
tough, gritty, and determined
Not giving up, even when it is very hard.
Schéma d’usage :
a gutsy [fight/comeback/effort]
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
weak (lacking strength or resolve in a challenge)
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easily discouraged (giving up quickly when facing setbacks)
Collocations
gutsy fight
|gutsy comeback
|gutsy win
|gutsy defense
|gutsy recovery
|gutsy stand
|a gutsy effort
Thèmes
sports
|health
|challenges
Exemples
- She gave a gutsy performance despite the injury.
- It was a gutsy comeback after a terrible first half.
- His gutsy defense kept them in the game.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They made a gutsy comeback.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
gutsy
API
GB/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
US/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
Syllabes et accentuation
gutsy (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (gutsy)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: gutsy
- Comparative: gutsier
- Superlative: gutsiest
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
a gutsy call
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave judgment or choice
A brave decision that could be criticized.
Exemples
- 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.
a gutsy decision
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave, risky choice
A brave choice, even though it is risky.
Exemples
- 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.
a gutsy move
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi mˈuv/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave, risky action
A brave action that takes a risk.
Exemples
- 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.
a gutsy performance
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
informal
a tough, brave performance
Doing very well in a brave, determined way.
Exemples
- 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.