PLUCKINESS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

pluckiness

noun

Definition of pluckiness

as in fortitude

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Recent Examples of pluckiness From their first encounter, the fantastic Petrova holds her ground, playing Iris with assured pluckiness. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026

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Noun

The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
In this scenario, Rogen would emerge as a courageous if idiosyncratic folk hero — one richly rewarded for his stoner fortitude.

— Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Definition of fortitude

Noun

His voice has weathered over the years, but that only added character to songs built on grit and honesty.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Lacking sufficient grit, intimacy and visceral impact, the show offers little to hold onto that isn’t being done better on too many other current shows to list here.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of grit

Noun

Slight, lightning quick and with mesmerizing ballhanding, Iverson attacked defenses on the perimeter and in the paint with equal parts of fearlessness and relentlessness, guile and gumption.

— Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Star City earns its FAM bonafides by remembering that gigantic expressions of yearning and gumption are what this franchise does best.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of gumption

Noun

Many of the others, for now, either lack the courage of Klaveness or, quite simply, still have confidence in him.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The Gryffindor must hone wisdom, the Hufflepuff courage, the Ravenclaw ambition and the Slytherin loyalty.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Mayo manager Andy Moran turned to the unburdened fearlessness of youth, and more specifically to Kobe McDonald.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
In its 40th year, the purpose of the outdoor retreat is for youth to reflect on universal values including nonviolence, respect, fearlessness, honesty, equanimity and self-reliance as exemplified by Indian freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi.

— Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of fearlessness

Noun

An art film about the great midfielder Zinedine Zidane reveals the heroism and pathos of being human.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Kara is addicted to drowning her sorrows and avoiding responsibility, but learns to embrace heroism after embarking on a quest for revenge alongside Ruthye (Eve Ridley).

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of heroism

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