scrappy

Definitions

Having an aggressive, determined, or combative spirit.

Consisting of disorganized, disconnected, or leftover parts.

Showing resourcefulness and determination despite having few resources.

Examples

Despite being the smallest player on the court, his scrappy defense helped the team secure a narrow victory.

The startup gained a reputation for its scrappy approach to marketing, often outperforming much larger competitors with limited resources.

Synonyms

determined feisty resilient spirited tenacious plucky aggressive

Antonyms

passive timid submissive weak cowardly apathetic unassertive