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Definition of feistiness

feistiness

/ˈfaɪstɪnəs/
feis · ti · ness
Adverb:feistily
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Adjective:feisty
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• noun

1

The quality of being lively, determined, and courageous, especially in the face of opposition or difficulty.

Example

"The young tennis player was admired for her feistiness on the court, never giving up even when trailing in the final set."

2

A touchy, quarrelsome, or aggressively excitable disposition.

Example

"The stray cat's sudden feistiness made it difficult for the veterinarian to complete the examination."

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• Nearby Words

feijoa
feint
feistily
feistiness
feisty
felicia
felicitously

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'feisty', which comes from the Southern American English dialect noun 'feist' (a small, scrappy hunting dog), ultimately tracing back to the obsolete English word 'fist' (meaning a foul smell or wind), originally used contemptuously for small, noisy lapdogs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feistiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feistiness
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