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sisukas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gritty adj Containing or covered with sand-like particles.
  • gutsy adj Showing courage and determination in a difficult or risky situation.
  • headstrong adj Stubbornly determined to do things one's own way, ignoring advice or objections.
  • plucky adj Brave and determined, especially when facing difficult odds.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.

Senses

sisukas is used for these senses in English:

  • gritty Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
  • gutsy (informal) Marked by courage, determination or boldness in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts.
  • headstrong Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
  • plucky (informal) Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.
  • strong Determined; unyielding.

gritty — full definition

  1. adj Containing or covered with sand-like particles.
  2. adj Tough, determined, and unwilling to give up.
  3. adj Portraying harsh, unglamorized reality, especially in film or fiction.

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