gumption

Meanings

• noun

  courage and determination in the face of difficulty or adversity

  - "She showed great gumption in finishing the marathon despite her injury."
  - "He lacked the gumption to ask her out."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡʌmpʃən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡʌmpʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chutzpah , gumph , guts , spunk , gumph , gumph

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gumption
motion , otion , otion , emotion , motion

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Homophones

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1. gumption (Scottish) : intestine
   

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Variants

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gumption , gumptions

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'gumption' is uncertain, but it is believed to have developed from the Scottish word 'gumption' meaning 'intestine' or 'gut feeling'. It may have evolved to mean 'common sense' or 'courage' based on its association with the idea of 'gut instinct'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gumption' is not commonly used in formal writing or speech, but it is a popular term in informal English.

2. The Scottish word 'gumption' may have evolved from the Old English word 'gumme', meaning 'intestine'.

3. In the southern United States, the term 'gumption' is sometimes used to describe common sense or good judgment.

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Related Concepts

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1. courage: The ability to face danger, fear, or difficulty with bravery.

2. determination: The quality of being firm or unyielding in a conviction or course of action.

3. grit: The ability to persevere and maintain focus despite challenges.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gumption' has been used to describe characters who demonstrate courage and determination in the face of adversity. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck shows gumption when he decides to help Jim, a runaway slave, escape to freedom. In music, the term 'gumption' has been used in the title of songs to describe the spirit of perseverance and resilience.

How to Memorize "gumption"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person facing a difficult situation and showing determination and courage. Imagine yourself in a similar situation and think about what you would do to show gumption.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gumption' with the image of a person overcoming a challenge. Think about times when you have shown courage and determination and use those experiences to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Guts Underneath Most Perilous Instants Necessitate Outstanding Perseverance' to remember the meaning of 'gumption'.

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