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   Gump·tion

   /ˈɡəm(p)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness: informal "she had the gumption to put her foot down and head Dan off from those crazy schemes"

   Word Origin early 18th century (originally Scots): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   What is gumption noun?

   • Definition of gumption noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the intelligence needed to know what to do in a particular situation He didn’t have the gumption to keep his mouth shut. courage and strength of mind She won’t tell him because she hasn’t got the gumption. Definition of gumption noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What does it mean if someone possesses gumption?

   • Someone who possesses gumption is a self-starter and has the nerve and motivation to succeed. However, this current definition of gumption didn’t arise until the nineteenth century. Before that time, gumption was a Scottish term and meant having street smarts or common sense, or being shrewd.

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   Check pronunciation: gumption. Definition of gumption noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Gumption definition: initiative; aggressiveness; resourcefulness. See examples of GUMPTION used in a sentence.

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   The Britannica Dictionary. gumption. 1 ENTRIES FOUND: gumption (noun) gumption / ˈ gʌmpʃən/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of GUMPTION. [noncount] informal. : courage and confidence. It took a lot of gumption to speak up for yourself like that. GUMPTION meaning: courage and confidence.

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   Definitions of 'gumption' 1. If someone has gumption, they are able to think what it would be sensible to do in a particular situation, and they do it. [informal] [...] 2. If someone has thegumptionto do something, they are brave enough to do it. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'gumption' British English: gʌmpʃənAmerican English: gʌmpʃən.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to gumption. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of gumption. It takes a lot of gumption to work and go to school at the same time. Synonyms. initiative. spirit. drive. energy. resourcefulness. enterprise. courage. forcefulness. hustle. aggressiveness. verve.

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   What does the noun gumption mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun gumption . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Define Gumption. Gumption is a noun that refers to the ability to take initiative, be resourceful, and have the courage to take risks. It is often used to describe someone who is bold, determined, and willing to take action to achieve their goals. Some synonyms for gumption include: Initiative; Determination; Courage; Resourcefulness; Boldness