Gutsy (adjective)

1. Having or showing courage and determination; bold.
2. Having a strong or distinctive flavor.

Origin:

Formed from the noun gut ("courage") + -y.

Examples:

1. She took the job even though it was risky, that was a gutsy move.
2. His gutsy attitude paid off when he landed the job.
3. He played a gutsy game of chess.
4. This wine is gutsy and full-bodied.
5. She was a gutsy fighter in the ring.