1. initiative and resourcefulness; the ability to decide what to do and to do it
Usage: informal
2. courage and determination; boldness
Usage: informal
3. common sense; practical intelligence
Usage: informal

Examples

• She had the gumption to start her own business at age 22.
• It takes real gumption to stand up to a bully.
• He showed gumption by fixing the car himself instead of calling a mechanic.
• The young entrepreneur’s gumption impressed the investors.
• You need gumption to succeed in this competitive field.
• She lacked the gumption to ask for a raise.
• His gumption got him through difficult times.