1. the quality of having courage, boldness, or determination in the face of difficulty or danger
Usage: informal; often used in positive contexts to admire someone's bravery

Examples

• It took real gutsiness for her to speak up against the unfair policy.
• The athlete's gutsiness helped him push through the pain and finish the race.
• His gutsiness in starting a new business despite the risks impressed everyone.
• She showed gutsiness by standing up to the bully.
• The team's gutsiness in the final minutes led them to victory.
• It requires gutsiness to admit when you've made a mistake.
• His gutsiness and determination made him a natural leader.