as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
his natural scrappiness serves him well as an aggressive defense attorney
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Recent Examples of scrappiness
And even then, the chaos and scrappiness of it came through.
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Carl Kelsch, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2023
Tara said the governor-elect’s approach to campaigning reflects the scrappiness of their upbringing.
—Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
The production had a scrappiness that matched its message: Don’t let the obstacles stop you from following your dream and being true to yourself.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
Surprisingly, the movie stays true to the scrappiness of the series despite the technological advancements that happened throughout the '90s.
—Keith Langston, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2022
See All Example Sentences for scrappiness
Carl Kelsch, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2023
Tara said the governor-elect’s approach to campaigning reflects the scrappiness of their upbringing.
—Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
The production had a scrappiness that matched its message: Don’t let the obstacles stop you from following your dream and being true to yourself.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
Surprisingly, the movie stays true to the scrappiness of the series despite the technological advancements that happened throughout the '90s.
—Keith Langston, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2022
See All Example Sentences for scrappiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrappiness
Noun
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Both cited trade deadline aggression from general manager Brian Cashman as their reason for picking the Yankees.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Gone is the bulky cladding, revealing the raw aggression of the Wilbers chassis, boxer engine, and extra-long swingarm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 July 2025
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In addition, citizenship can be revoked if an individual commits certain actions, including treason, serving in a foreign military engaged in hostilities against the U.S., or renouncing citizenship.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement Yet Indo-Pak relations haven’t always been defined by hostility alone.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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“Scrappiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrappiness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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