grittiness
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/ˈɡrɪtinəs/
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/ˈɡrɪtinəs/
the quality of being rough or coarse like sand
The city's grittiness was evident in its worn-down streets and buildings.
the quality of being realistic and showing the harsh realities of life
The film's portrayal of urban poverty captured the grittiness of the city's underbelly.