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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The next step for Adell is to add some more discipline to that aggression.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Historically, security at ICE facilities has been about protecting agents and detainees from internal threats like detainee aggression, or gang violence, mimicking the criminal justice system, according to experts, ICE detentions standards and the detainee handbook.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This can lead to rapid mood swings, difficulty controlling emotions, aggressiveness, and outbursts.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Sep. 2025
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Payton’s natural aggressiveness and creativity as a play-caller mean constantly-rotating personnel groups on initial downs.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, in a fiery defense of federal aid to the citizens of Alabama and Georgia devastated by recent Native American hostilities, Adams invoked Congress’s war powers, while calling attention to a deeper hypocrisy.—
Time,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even countries like Iran, which have long used the Palestinian cause as a pretext for hostility, would now face a diplomatic reckoning.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Scrappiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrappiness. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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