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gumption Synonyms

Another word for gumption

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• noun (Context 1)

Shrewd or spirited initiative, resourcefulness, and courage in pursuing a goal or handling practical matters.

Usage Example

"It took a lot of initiative for her to start her own bakery from scratch during an economic downturn."

Strongest
initiative
resourcefulness
Strong
enterprise
grit
pluck
mettle
nerve
spunk
acumen
common sense

Opposites of gumption

The opposite of gumption shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

timidity
apathy
lethargy
cowardice
indecision
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• Nearby Words

gumlike
gumminess
gummy
gumption
gumshield
gumshoe
gumtree

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gumption. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gumption
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