Meaning & use

Gameness

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Willingness to face difficulty or danger with spirit and determination; pluck.

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The underdog fighter impressed the crowd with his gameness, refusing to back down despite the odds.

Her gameness in tackling the steep climb earned the respect of the whole team.

A note on using this word

Often used in sports and competitive contexts to describe a fighter or athlete's refusal to give up, distinct from mere ability.

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