gritty

US /ˈɡrɪt̬.i/
UK /ˈɡrɪt̬.i/
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1.

containing or covered with grit or tiny particles of sand or stone

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The beach sand felt gritty between my toes.
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The old engine made a gritty sound.
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sandygravellyroughcoarseabrasive
2.

showing or having a lot of courage and determination

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The team showed a gritty performance in the final match.
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He's a gritty fighter who never gives up.
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courageousdeterminedresolutepluckyundaunted
3.

realistic, unpleasantly harsh, or unpleasant

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The film offers a gritty portrayal of urban life.
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His new novel is a gritty crime drama.
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realisticharshtoughrawunflinching
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the nitty-gritty