gameness

[geym-nis]

noun

1. the quality of having a fighting spirit; courage or resolution; pluck.

   The horse revealed his true gameness, coming up from behind after that early stumble.

2. the required enthusiasm or will to do something.

   In a show of gameness, they tackled the icy path with shovels and picks.

ˈgameness

/ ˈɡeɪmnɪs /

noun

1. courage or bravery; pluck

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈgameness¹

First recorded in 1805–10; game ¹ (in the adjective senses “plucky” and “enthusiastic”) + -ness ( def. )