scrappiness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или черту характера, проявляющуюся в решительности, склонности к спорам или драчливости, часто характеризующуюся готовностью яростно бороться или соперничать.

A noun referring to the quality or trait of being determined, argumentative, or pugnacious, often characterized by a willingness to fight or compete vigorously.

uncountable

1. Determination and fightB2informalamerican

   The quality of being determined, energetic, and willing to fight or compete hard, especially in a difficult situation.

   Боевитость и решимость

   • The team's scrappiness helped them win the championship against all odds.
   • Her scrappiness in negotiations earned her a better deal.
   • He admired the scrappiness of the startup founder who never gave up.

   Synonymsdeterminationfightgritmettlepluckspirittenacitytoughness

   Antonymscowardicepassivitytimidityweakness

2. Tendency to be quarrelsomeC1informalamerican

   The trait of being inclined to argue or fight.

   Склонность к ссорам

   • His scrappiness often got him into trouble at school.
   • The dog's scrappiness made it difficult to take him to the park.
   • She had a certain scrappiness that made her a formidable opponent in debates.

   Synonymsaggressivenessbellicositybelligerencecombativenesscontentiousnesspugnacityquarrelsomenesstruculence

   Antonymsamiabilityconciliationpeacefulness