gutsy
gb/ɡˈʌtsˈi/ us/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
B2
Angielski
bátor, merész, kemény, harcos
B2
INFORMAL
1
bátor
A2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She is gutsy and confident.
Bátor és magabiztos.
That was a gutsy choice.
Ez bátor döntés volt.
Częsty błąd:
Often confused with the noun guts (“courage”); gutsy is an adjective.
Znaczenie
brave in a difficult situation
Kolokacje
gutsy move
|gutsy decision
|gutsy performance
|gutsy effort
|gutsy player
|gutsy leader
|a gutsy choice
|a gutsy attempt
|a gutsy comeback
|pretty gutsy
Synonimy
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)
Antonimy
cowardly (lacking courage in the face of fear)
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timid (shy or easily frightened; not bold)
Tematy
emotions
|personality
|challenges
Definicja
Brave, especially when something is hard or scary.
Showing courage and determination when something is difficult, dangerous, or scary.
B2
INFORMAL
2
merész
B1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
It was a gutsy move.
Merész húzás volt.
They made a gutsy plan.
Merész tervet készítettek.
Częsty błąd:
Gutsy usually approves of the risk; for neutral risk-taking, bold or risky may fit better.
Znaczenie
bold and willing to take risks
Kolokacje
gutsy strategy
|gutsy plan
|gutsy bid
|gutsy gamble
|a gutsy investment
|a gutsy tactic
|gutsy innovation
|a gutsy bet
Synonimy
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)
Antonimy
cautious (careful to avoid risk)
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risk-averse (actively avoiding risk, especially in business)
Tematy
business
|sports
|decision_making
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
They made a gutsy comeback.
Keményen visszakapaszkodtak.
Znaczenie
tough, gritty, and determined
Kolokacje
gutsy fight
|gutsy comeback
|gutsy win
|gutsy defense
|gutsy recovery
|gutsy stand
|a gutsy effort
Synonimy
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)
Antonimy
weak (lacking strength or resolve in a challenge)
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easily discouraged (giving up quickly when facing setbacks)
Tematy
sports
|health
|challenges
Definicja
Not giving up, even when it is very hard.
Strong-minded and tough in a way that keeps going despite pain, criticism, or setbacks.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
gutsy
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
US/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
Sylaby i akcent
gutsy (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (gutsy)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: gutsy
- Comparative: gutsier
- Superlative: gutsiest
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
a gutsy call
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave judgment or choice
A brave decision that could be criticized.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- She gave a gutsy performance.