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name: grit
image: "https://assets.0xhoneyjar.xyz/Mibera/traits/grit.webp"
date_added: "2024-06-05"
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# grit
## Visual Elements
a tightly closed mouth with the teeth pressed firmly together.
## Cultural Context
Gritting the teeth — pressing them firmly together with the jaw clenched — expresses determination, tension, frustration, or endurance. The expression is associated with pushing through difficulty and is commonly depicted in action-oriented character art. Jaw clenching is also a noted physical effect of stimulant substances.
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**Dominant Colors:** white
**Date Added:** 2024-06-05
**Introduced By:** Gumi