1. the quality of being willing to face danger, difficulty, or pain; courage and determination.
2. the quality of being ready and willing to participate or compete, especially in sports or games.

Examples

• The boxer's gameness was evident as he continued fighting despite his injury.
• Her gameness in accepting the challenge impressed everyone on the team.
• The team showed great gameness in coming back from a 20-point deficit.
• He admired the young athlete's gameness and competitive spirit.
• Despite being the underdog, the team played with remarkable gameness throughout the season.
• The coach praised the players for their gameness and refusal to give up.