feisty

• Décrit une personne énergique, déterminée et pleine d'esprit, souvent d'une manière légèrement agressive ou querelleuse.

Describes a person who is lively, determined, and full of spirit, often in a slightly aggressive or argumentative way.

1. Showing courage and determinationB2informal

   Having a lively, determined, and courageous character, especially in the face of opposition.

   courageux et déterminé

   • The feisty old woman stood up to the bullies.
   • He gave a feisty speech defending his team's work.
   • She is a feisty competitor who never gives up.

   Synonymesboldbravecourageousdeterminedfearlessgutsypluckyresolutespiritedtenacious

   Antonymescowardlyspiritlesssubmissivetimidweak

2. Quick to take offense or argueB2informal

   Easily irritated or ready to argue, often in a spirited way.

   Prompt à se vexer ou à se disputer

   • He gets feisty when someone criticizes his cooking.
   • She is known for her feisty temper during debates.
   • Don't be so feisty; I was only joking.

   Synonymesargumentativebelligerentcantankerouscombativeirasciblepugnaciousquarrelsomespiritedtestytouchy

   Antonymescalmeasygoingpeaceableplacid