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Feisty

usgb/ˈfaɪsti/Volume
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Positive ConnotationPlay
Feisty generally implies admiration for someone's spirited nature, especially in challenging situations. SlideHer feisty determination won her the respect of her peers.
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Subtle ResistancePlay
Feisty can suggest a refusal to give up or be intimidated, often in a competitive context. SlideThe feisty underdog team pushed the champions to the limit.
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Small but MightyPlay
Feisty is often used to describe someone small or underestimated who is surprisingly defiant or bold. SlideThe smallest kitten of the litter was also the most feisty.