doughtiness
- a word derived from doughty.
Example Sentences
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Celtic avoided the former in Rome, but the latter were again in evidence, even if there was an admirable doughtiness about much of their play.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2023
His family business is threatened by the doughtiness of its products, which restless young baby boomers don’t want to buy.
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2019
The antidote to Celtic's endeavour was doughtiness by St Johnstone, who have the third best defensive record in the Premiership and organised themselves superbly.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2015
"Nay," said Ralph, "I had no mind to drive a bargain with you; your deeds shall prove you; and I fear not for your doughtiness."
From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William
Something of the doughtiness of a mongoose marching into a den of monster cobras characterized Peter Moore's intention to penetrate the stronghold of the cinnabar king.
From Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China by Hoskins, Gayle Porter
