SCRAPPINESS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

scrappiness

noun

ˈskra-pē-nəs

Definition of scrappiness

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 Smith’s scrappiness also had him second on the team at the break in charges taken, at nine, just one behind Pelle Larsson. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026 But University showed a lot of scrappiness without him. — Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026 The unselfishness and scrappiness of the Golden Eagles is reminiscent of those teams coached by Al McGuire in halcyon days. — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2023 Darrah’s production is a mixture of scrappiness and chic, and emphasizes the otherworldliness of Soper’s conception. — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for scrappiness

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Noun

At his best, Fries flies off the ball with force and aggression.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
As quotas for immigration arrests increased that spring, he was asked to press felony charges for even minor aggressions against agents.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

The salaries match, Strus is an expiring contract while Niko has four years left and the 3-point shooting and the aggressiveness of Max are way better than Niko’s.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
This could bring up feelings of resentment, competitiveness or passive aggressiveness, especially if there’s been something simmering in the background.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressiveness

Noun

Monsoon rains repeatedly destroy their shelter, and the city offers them little beyond hostility and indifference.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
While Connecticut has responded to these attacks, creating a new student loan program and funding tens of millions in research programming in lieu of federal hostility, the attacks keep coming.

— Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of hostility

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