CEFR C1

gumption

noun

Meaning

Shrewdness and initiative; spirited common sense and resourcefulness.

Examples

It took a lot of gumption for her to start her own business with no prior experience.
He showed real gumption by standing up to the bully, even though he was scared.

Synonyms: initiative, resourcefulness, enterprise, shrewdness

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gumption (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌmpʃən/

Definition

Shrewdness and initiative; spirited common sense and resourcefulness.

Examples

It took a lot of gumption for her to start her own business with no prior experience.
He showed real gumption by standing up to the bully, even though he was scared.
Despite facing numerous setbacks, her sheer gumption helped her achieve her goals.

How to Use gumption

have the gumption (collocation): To possess the necessary initiative or courage. — "You need to have the gumption to ask for what you want."
show gumption (collocation): To demonstrate initiative or spirited common sense. — "She really showed gumption by taking on that challenging project."

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