1. the quality of having courage and determination despite difficulties

Examples

• Her pluckiness in the face of adversity impressed everyone.
• The team’s pluckiness helped them win despite being the underdogs.
• His pluckiness as a young entrepreneur led to his eventual success.
• She showed remarkable pluckiness when she decided to start over in a new city.
• The child’s pluckiness was evident when she stood up to the bullies.
• Their pluckiness during the crisis kept morale high.