Translations for „gumption“ in the English » German Dictionary

gump·tion [ˈgʌm(p)ʃən] N no pl inf

1. gumption (intelligence):

gumption

Grips m

2. gumption (courage):

gumption

Schneid m

gumption

Mumm m

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

People in villages are not as sophisticated as city people because anyone that has any gumption has moved to the city where the opportunities are.

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Either these guys are unaware of their power, or lack the gumption to take it.

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The term became a somewhat derisive one, hinting at the manager's indecisiveness, his lack of gumption.

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And if they had the gumption to use it, they wouldn't need it.

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Nor does it have the gumption to opt for someone else.

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She works extremely hard with gumption and detail, and it was clear to us how she has remained on top for twenty years.

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Covering stories in war zones, against the backdrop of raging firestorms, involves tremendous courage, the gumption, the versatility, and a lot of luck.

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Hats off to the bride for exhibiting guts and gumption.

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Strong stuff, but it would have been better if the author had summoned up the gumption to reveal himself.

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So we'd better choose a president with the gumption to just do it.

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