What is another word for gung ho?
Pronunciation:
[ ɡˈʌŋ hˈə͡ʊ], [ ɡˈʌŋ hˈəʊ], [ ɡ_ˈʌ_ŋ h_ˈəʊ]
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Similar words for gung ho:
- all (adjective)
- assured (adjective)
- deranged (adjective)
- eager (adjective)
- enthusiastic (adjective)
- fervent (adjective)
- full of enthusiasm (adjective)
- keen (adjective)
- nuts/nutty (adjective)
- nutty (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- other synonyms
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Synonyms for Gung ho:
adj.
• all (adjective) • assured (adjective)- over confident,
- selfpossessed,
- more positive,
- self possessed,
- most poised,
- un flappable,
- most certain,
- selfconfident,
- un hesitating,
- un-hesitating,
- up beat,
- self confident,
- selfassured,
- self assured,
- un-flappable,
- more poised.
- more pining,
- in tent,
- more appetent,
- more self starting,
- most self-starting,
- more self-starting,
- hot trot,
- de-siring,
- more eager,
- selfstarting,
- most yearning,
- self starting,
- de siring,
- most warmblooded,
- most appetent,
- most self starting,
- ready willing,
- more warmblooded,
- rarin to go,
- more craving,
- rarin go,
- more hankering,
- most hankering,
- most fervid,
- more yearning,
- rarin' go,
- more selfstarting,
- most craving,
- most pining,
- most selfstarting.
- red hot,
- hooked,
- most pleased,
- gone on,
- motivated,
- mad about something,
- born-again,
- REDHOT,
- heartiest,
- wholehearted,
- keyed up.
- lively,
- banzai,
- aggressive,
- passionate,
- spirited,
- fired up,
- take-charge,
- can-do,
- intense,
- energetic,
- fanatical,
- proactive,
- extremely enthusiastic,
- dedicated.
n.
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How to use "Gung ho" in context?
When most people hear the word "gung ho," they think of hard-working and determined individuals. In fact, the term has a much more diverse history that simply emphasizing effort and determination.
In the past, the word "gung ho" was used to describe an ardent and excited attitude towards one's work. This was often seen as a positive trait because it resulted in productive and successful outcomes. Unfortunately, this positive association has largely been replaced by a more negative one in which "gung ho" is seen as synonymous with reckless and aggressive behavior.
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