as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
his natural scrappiness serves him well as an aggressive defense attorney
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Recent Examples of scrappiness
Tara said the governor-elect’s approach to campaigning reflects the scrappiness of their upbringing.
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Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
The production had a scrappiness that matched its message: Don’t let the obstacles stop you from following your dream and being true to yourself.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
Surprisingly, the movie stays true to the scrappiness of the series despite the technological advancements that happened throughout the '90s.
—Keith Langston, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2022
Craig brings strength, and athleticism to slash through the middle get dunks in transition and half-court sets, hit shots from midrange and occasionally deep (45.6% and 33%, respectively), and blue-collar scrappiness and strength to grab rebounds and finish putbacks in traffic.
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2022
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Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
The production had a scrappiness that matched its message: Don’t let the obstacles stop you from following your dream and being true to yourself.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
Surprisingly, the movie stays true to the scrappiness of the series despite the technological advancements that happened throughout the '90s.
—Keith Langston, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2022
Craig brings strength, and athleticism to slash through the middle get dunks in transition and half-court sets, hit shots from midrange and occasionally deep (45.6% and 33%, respectively), and blue-collar scrappiness and strength to grab rebounds and finish putbacks in traffic.
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrappiness
Noun
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Neuroscience also reveals how collective memory and leadership dynamics can steer a society toward increasing aggression or maintaining peace.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tyrer had the insidious condition caused by repetitive head trauma and known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thursday, the Red Wings managed to play smart hockey without sacrificing their aggressiveness.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Yet despite the cancer's aggressiveness, its hormone-sensitive nature offers a viable treatment pathway, according to the National Cancer Institute.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tel Aviv activists hold silent vigils mourning Gaza’s children, confronting public hostility with quiet resilience.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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The end of hostilities could also revive deals like a joint venture between BP and Abu Dhabi’s national oil company, which had been paused during the war.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Scrappiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrappiness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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