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spunky Synonyms

Another word for spunky

Choosing another word for spunky depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Courageous, spirited, and determined, especially in the face of adversity or despite being small or at a disadvantage.

Usage Example

"The plucky terrier stood its ground and barked fearlessly at the much larger hound."

Strongest
plucky
feisty
spirited
gutsy
Strong
mettlesome
scrappy
gritty
intrepid
high-spirited
game

• adjective (Context 2)

Sexually attractive or good-looking.

Usage Example

"Everyone at the beach noticed the good-looking new lifeguard."

Strongest
good-looking
Strong
attractive
gorgeous
handsome
sexy

Opposites of spunky

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

timid
cowardly
unattractive
meek
faint-hearted
spineless
spiritless
homely
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• Nearby Words

spumoni
spunk
spunkiness
spunky
spur
spurge
spuriously

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