Select the antonym of “gumption”:

Correct answer: Apathy. Gumption means initiative and spirit, so “apathy” (lack of interest) is the opposite.

Background: “Gumption” means common sense and drive.

• Courage: “Courage” is similar in meaning to gumption.
• Intelligence: “Intelligence” does not mean the opposite.
• Weakness: “Weakness” is not the best opposite of gumption.

Did you know? A synonym is “initiative”.

Memory trick: Gumption ↔ apathy.