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Synonyms of gumption

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Another word for gumption is gumph. Other synonyms of gumption are chutzpah, gump, guts and spunk.

Synonyms and similar words for gumption

nounCommon sense, initiative, resourcefulness.

nounBoldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.

  • chutzpahNearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.
  • gump
  • guts
  • spunk

Meaning of gumption

  1. noun Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness.
  2. noun Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
  3. noun Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.

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Questions about synonyms of gumption

What is another word for gumption?
Gumption has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gumph, chutzpah, gump, guts and spunk.
What does gumption mean?
Gumption means common sense, initiative, resourcefulness.

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