noun
- plural of grittiness; the quality of containing grit or small particles of sand or stone
- plural of grittiness; the quality of showing courage, determination, or resolve in the face of difficulty
Usage: physical sense
Usage: figurative sense
Examples
- The grittinesses of the different sandpaper grades made them suitable for various finishing tasks.
- Her grittinesses and perseverance helped her overcome the challenges of her early career.
- The road's grittinesses improved traction during winter weather.
- The athletes displayed remarkable grittinesses in their performances despite injuries.
- We appreciated the grittinesses of the film's honest portrayal of urban life.
- The grittinesses of the concrete surface made it ideal for outdoor walkways.