feistiness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“No,” Obadia said, her feistiness leaving no room for negotiation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024
But the battle with van de Donk — her teammate on French club Lyon — typifies her feistiness.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023
“Got some feistiness between two teams,” CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson said when interviewing Mayfield.
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2022
She says, these days "feistiness" and a "Scottish no-nonsense" attitude helps her quash it when she encounters it.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022
Looking back on it now, I think my parents appreciated my feistiness and I’m glad for it.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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