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feistiness

American

[fahyst-ee-nis] / ˈfaɪst i nɪs /

noun

the quality of being feisty, spunky, or spirited.

Example Sentences

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That is a feistiness that I’m proud of.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

But I’m banking on the Seahawks’ feistiness to keep it relatively competitive.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2023

“Got some feistiness between two teams,” CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson said when interviewing Mayfield.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2022

"She's going to need patience from us and from herself, I've already learned that she's started to show her usual feistiness," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 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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