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plucky Synonyms

Another word for plucky

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing determined courage and spirit in the face of difficulties, odds, or adversity.

Usage Example

"The brave young journalist refused to back down despite pressure from the city council."

Strongest
brave
courageous
spirited
Strong
feisty
gutsy
spunky
intrepid
bold
daring
mettlesome

Opposites of plucky

The opposite of plucky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cowardly
timid
fearful
faint-hearted
spineless
craven
gutless
pusillanimous
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• Nearby Words

pluck
pluckily
pluckiness
plucky
plug
plugger
plughole

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Plucky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/plucky
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