scrappiness

• Nom désignant une qualité ou un trait de caractère marqué par la combativité, la ténacité et une certaine agressivité ou pugnacité, souvent accompagné d'une volonté farouche de se battre ou de rivaliser.

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

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1. Determination and fightB2informalamerican

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

   combativité

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeterminationfightgritmettlepluckspirittenacitytoughness

   Antonymescowardicepassivitytimidityweakness

2. Tendency to be quarrelsomeC1informalamerican

   The trait of being inclined to argue or fight.

   combativité

   • 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.

   Synonymesaggressivenessbellicositybelligerencecombativenesscontentiousnesspugnacityquarrelsomenesstruculence

   Antonymesamiabilityconciliationpeacefulness