1. the quality of being determined and willing to fight or compete despite being at a disadvantage

Examples

• The underdog team’s scrappiness impressed the crowd.
• Her scrappiness helped her succeed in the competitive business world.
• The boxer was known for his scrappiness rather than his technical skill.
• Despite their small size, the players showed remarkable scrappiness.
• The startup’s scrappiness allowed it to compete with larger companies.
• His scrappiness on the court made up for his lack of height.