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
“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
The first appeal is this overwhelming collective creativity and scrappiness.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2023
Still, one movement leads naturally into the next, and scrappiness is avoided, and the music is of a high quality and full of vitality.
From Purcell by John F. Runciman
