gutsy
gb/ɡˈʌtsˈi/ us/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
B2
อังกฤษ
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adjective
informal
B2
property
1
brave in a difficult situation
Brave, especially when something is hard or scary.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] is gutsy; gutsy [person/act]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Often confused with the noun guts (“courage”); gutsy is an adjective.
คำพ้องความหมาย
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)
คำตรงข้าม
cowardly (lacking courage in the face of fear)
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timid (shy or easily frightened; not bold)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
gutsy move
|gutsy decision
|gutsy performance
|gutsy effort
|gutsy player
|gutsy leader
|a gutsy choice
|a gutsy attempt
|a gutsy comeback
|pretty gutsy
หัวข้อ
emotions
|personality
|challenges
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
รูปแบบการใช้:
a gutsy [plan/strategy/bid]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Gutsy usually approves of the risk; for neutral risk-taking, bold or risky may fit better.
คำพ้องความหมาย
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)
คำตรงข้าม
cautious (careful to avoid risk)
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risk-averse (actively avoiding risk, especially in business)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
gutsy strategy
|gutsy plan
|gutsy bid
|gutsy gamble
|a gutsy investment
|a gutsy tactic
|gutsy innovation
|a gutsy bet
หัวข้อ
business
|sports
|decision_making
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
รูปแบบการใช้:
a gutsy [fight/comeback/effort]
คำพ้องความหมาย
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)
คำตรงข้าม
weak (lacking strength or resolve in a challenge)
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easily discouraged (giving up quickly when facing setbacks)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
gutsy fight
|gutsy comeback
|gutsy win
|gutsy defense
|gutsy recovery
|gutsy stand
|a gutsy effort
หัวข้อ
sports
|health
|challenges
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- They made a gutsy comeback.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
gutsy
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GB/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
US/ɡˈʌtsˈi/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
gutsy (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (gutsy)
รูปคำ
Adjective
- Base: gutsy
- Comparative: gutsier
- Superlative: gutsiest
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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
วลีและสำนวน
a gutsy call
1/ə ɡˈʌtsˈi kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
informal
a brave judgment or choice
A brave decision that could be criticized.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.