: characterized by eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
a can-do attitude
Examples of can-do in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Thanks to its low rent and gritty, can-do spirit, South Bend is packed with hardworking creatives.
—
Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Hailing from upper Michigan—practically Canada—the bright-eyed trainee of Nurse Dana (Katherine LaNasa) has a can-do attitude but a lot to learn.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Busy Betty's can-do attitude is inspiring for young ones, even if the perfect gift was priceless all along.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
These include adopting a can-do mindset, managing your brand, networking, finding allies and being your authentic self while setting clear boundaries.
—Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for can-do
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Hailing from upper Michigan—practically Canada—the bright-eyed trainee of Nurse Dana (Katherine LaNasa) has a can-do attitude but a lot to learn.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Busy Betty's can-do attitude is inspiring for young ones, even if the perfect gift was priceless all along.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
These include adopting a can-do mindset, managing your brand, networking, finding allies and being your authentic self while setting clear boundaries.
—Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for can-do
Cite this Entry
“Can-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can-do. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share