1. containing or covered with small particles of sand or stone
2. showing courage and determination despite difficulties
3. realistic and uncompromising in depicting harsh or unpleasant aspects of life

Examples

• The beach sand felt gritty between my toes.
• She wiped the gritty dust from the old bookshelf.
• The team showed gritty determination in the final quarter.
• His gritty performance helped them win the championship.
• The movie offered a gritty portrayal of urban poverty.
• The novel’s gritty realism made it both powerful and disturbing.
• The gritty texture of the sandpaper worked perfectly for the job.