feisty

• Descreve uma pessoa enérgica, determinada e cheia de espírito, frequentemente de maneira levemente agressiva ou brigona.

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.

   Bravio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboldbravecourageousdeterminedfearlessgutsypluckyresolutespiritedtenacious

   Antônimoscowardlyspiritlesssubmissivetimidweak

2. Quick to take offense or argueB2informal

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

   Briguento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosargumentativebelligerentcantankerouscombativeirasciblepugnaciousquarrelsomespiritedtestytouchy

   Antônimoscalmeasygoingpeaceableplacid