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pluckiness

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pluck·y  (plk)
adj. pluck·i·er, pluck·i·est
Having or showing courage and spirit in trying circumstances. See Synonyms at brave.
plucki·ly adv.
plucki·ness n.
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Noun1.pluckiness - the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
gutsiness, pluck
fearlessness - the trait of feeling no fear
Translations
pluckiness [ˈplʌkɪnɪs] N (= courage) → valor m, ánimo m; (= guts) → agallas fpl
pluckiness
n → Unerschrockenheit f, → Schneid m (inf)
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