26984 words

gumption

2 definitions • 2 examples
1
the ability to decide what is the best thing to do in a particular situation, and to do it with energy and determination:

Examples:

have the gumption to She had the gumption to write directly to the company manager and persuade him to give her a job.
2
the strong will and determination to do something:

Examples:

She had the gumption to write directly to the company president.

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