gumption meaning and definition

GUMPTION noun

Definition of gumption (noun)

1. sound practical judgment
   • "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away"
   • synonyms: common sense, good sense, horse sense, mother wit, sense
2. fortitude and determination
   • "he didn't have the guts to try it"
   • synonyms: backbone, grit, guts, moxie, sand