gutsy

adjective

ˈgət-sē

gutsier; gutsiest

Synonyms of gutsy next

: marked by courage, pluck, or determination

a gutsy little fighter

a gutsy decision

: expressing or characterized by basic physical senses or passions

gutsy macho talk

gutsy country blues

: rough or plain in style : not bland or sophisticated

a gutsy soup

gutsily

ˈgət-sə-lē

adverb

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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The gutsy call didn’t lead to six as the drive ultimately stalled but did lead to points with Zane Gonzalez converting from 46 yards out to make it 14-6 in the second quarter. —

Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025 The latest: After the signature Thunder victory and a gutsy win against Toronto the next night, the Cavs lost for the first time since Dec. 8. —

Sam Allard, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 This was as gutsy a win as the Wild have had in a season full of them. —

Joe Smith, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 But the gutsy horror satire would fall apart without the equally audacious Qualley, who brilliantly respects the balance as Elisabeth’s perkier, brattier alter ego Sue. —

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gutsy