Definition of grittiness

grittinessnoun

sự cứng rắn

/ˈɡrɪtinəs//ˈɡrɪtinəs/

The term "grittiness" originated in the mid-20th century in the United States. It is believed to have been influenced by the word "grit," which means courage, determination, and resilience. Initially, "grittiness" referred to the quality of being tough, resilient, and able to persevere through adversity. In the 1970s and 1980s, the term gained popularity in the context of American films and literature, particularly in the genres of neo-noir and crime fiction. It described the harsh, gritty realism of stories that often featured rough-around-the-edges characters and tough, unforgiving environments. Over time, "grittiness" expanded to encompass a broader range of connotations, including a sense of authenticity, raw emotion, and moral ambiguity. Today, it is often used to describe not only films and literature but also music, art, and other forms of creative expression that convey a sense of intensity and emotional depth.

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the fact of containing or being like grit

thực tế chứa đựng hoặc giống như đá sỏi

Example:
  • the grittiness of the coffee

    độ sạn của cà phê

the fact of showing something unpleasant as it really is; the fact of having a lot of unpleasant features

sự thật là thể hiện một điều gì đó khó chịu như nó thực sự là; sự thật là có nhiều đặc điểm khó chịu

Example:
  • the grittiness of the novel's portrayal of working-class life

    sự khắc nghiệt của tiểu thuyết miêu tả cuộc sống của tầng lớp lao động

  • the grittiness of the neighborhood

    sự kiên cường của khu phố

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