scrappy
adjective
made up of scraps or of odds and ends; fragmentary; disconnected.
scrappiness
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a word derived from
scrappy.
Example Sentences
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The industry is known for its scrappiness, but the key to international growth is better production equipment, said director Umar Abdulmalik.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
But beyond the director’s self-described scrappiness, it’s also Coogler’s innate eye for visual storytelling and emotional intensity that audiences have responded to.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2025
“Ultimately, it was a hard situation to dig out of, but we never quit. We really battled and showed our scrappiness that we’re going to be defined by this year.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2024
O’Neal’s scrappiness was originally what got her the job.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Everybody knows that nature study has suffered in schools from scrappiness of subject matter, due to dealing with a large number of isolated points.
From Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education by John Dewey
