Antonyms for gumptious


Grammar : Adj
Spell : guhmp-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʌmp ʃən


Definition of gumptious

Origin :
  • 1719, originally Scottish, "common sense, shrewdness," also "drive, initiative," possibly connected with Middle English gome "attention, heed," from Old Norse gaumr "heed, attention." Sense of "initiative" is first recorded 1812.
  • As in enterprising : adj resourceful, energetic
  • As in go-ahead : adj progressive
Example sentences :
  • In course, sir, all gumptious folks are; they value themselves on their respectability, and looks down on their neighbors.
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 » by Various
  • In course, sir, all gumptious folks are; they value themselves on their respectability, and looks down on their neighbours.
  • Extract from : « My Novel, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for gumptious

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