spunkiness

/ˈspʌnkɪnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A quality of being bold, spirited, and confident, often in a cheeky or impudent manner.

“Her spunkiness on the stage won over the crowd.”

2. noun

A quality of having a lively and spirited personality.

“He had a lot of spunkiness in his youth.”

Synonyms

  • boldness
  • spiritedness

Antonyms

  • meekness
  • timidity