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gumption

noun

fortitude and determination

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Word length
8
Starts with
G
Ends with
N
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɡʌmpʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. fortitude and determination

    “he didn't have the guts to try it”

noun

  1. sound practical judgment

    “Common sense is not so common”

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Example Sentences

he didn't have the guts to try it
Common sense is not so common
he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
fortunately she had the good sense to run away

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