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guts

Noun

Definitions

1. guts

A loanword from English meaning "guts" or "tenacity." It describes a person's inner drive, courage, and determination to push through difficult situations, and is often used in sports commentary or motivational contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You really need guts to get through a weekend move, don't you?

Sentence 2

"Show some guts," my senior said, slapping me on the shoulder.

Sentence 3

"There's nothing for it but to gut it out," our section chief said.

Sentence 4

Watching a sunset, I always feel a strange surge of guts rising in me.

Sentence 5

You won't last long in new business development without guts!