grit
noun

I decided to take the human quality meaning of grit for today’s OWAD, deeming it more relevant to current times (see 4 below),…

1a : sand, gravel
b : a hard sharp granule (as of sand) also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules
2 : any of several sandstones
3a : the structure of a stone that adapts it to grinding
b : the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh

4 : firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger

Merriam-Webster

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Psychologist Angela Duckworth and colleagues, who studied GRIT extensively as a personality trait, defines it as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals”.

Based on their evaluation of educational attainment by adults, GRIT seems to be a better predictor of success than intellectual talent (IQ).

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SYNONYMS

backbone, constancy, fiber, fortitude, grittiness, guts, hardiness, fortitude, mettle, moxie, perseverance, pluck, spine, spunk, resilience

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“The documentary film ‘Touching the Void’ beat ‘Love Actually’ to win the 2004 British Academy Award for Outstanding British Film of the Year.”

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