Grittiness and Timorousness

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Grittiness noun - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.

Usage example: the movie somewhat exaggerates the frontier grittiness of the explorers, but the basic facts are correct

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Timorousness is an antonym for grittiness.

Timorousness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

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Grittiness is an antonym for timorousness.

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