gumption GUHMP-shuhn noun WS #21

shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness; courage and determination; common sense and practical intelligence

1. You need gumption to succeed in such a competitive industry.
2. She had the gumption to start her own business despite having no prior experience.
3. It takes real gumption to stand up to a bully in front of the whole school.
4. The young entrepreneur's gumption impressed even the most experienced investors.
5. His gumption in negotiating the deal saved the company thousands of dollars.