The quality or state of being gritty; containing grit particles, or possessing courage and determination when facing challenges.
From 'gritty' plus noun suffix '-ness,' which converts adjectives into abstract nouns representing their qualities.
Grittiness has become a prized quality in modern culture—researchers study it as 'grit theory,' discovering that grit often matters more for success than raw talent or intelligence.
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