scrappiness

noun

scrap·​pi·​ness ˈskra-pē-nəs 

: the quality or state of being scrappy

Synonyms of scrappiness

• aggression
• aggressiveness
• hostility

Examples of scrappiness in a Sentence

his natural scrappiness serves him well as an aggressive defense attorney

Recent Examples on the Web

The nerdiness of her team’s approach, and the general scrappiness of the entire department under the leadership of the reedy Noda, gives the movie a sweet but sad spirit of resilience in the face of terrible odds. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Chicago chased Williams and scored six in the sixth, helped by Peters' scrappiness in the batter's box and an error. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Often reflected from leadership, these cultures can prioritize values like scrappiness, transparency, accountability, customer value, and so on. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrappiness

• happiness
• unhappiness