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gameness

gameness

1 8.2
A brave determination to keep going despite danger or difficulty
  • noun
  • /ˈɡeɪmnəs/
translation icon : valentía
  • Everyone admired the gameness she showed in facing such a difficult challenge.

Examples

  • Her gameness inspired everyone around her.

  • The athlete's gameness inspired her teammates to keep fighting until the end.

  • Despite the injury, his gameness never wavered throughout the competition.

  • The athlete showed great gameness during the marathon.

  • The team's gameness was evident as they fought back to tie the game after being down by three goals.

  • Her gameness in facing the challenging climb impressed everyone on the expedition.

  • Despite the harsh conditions, the soldier's gameness shone through as he led his comrades forward.

Synonyms

gutsiness
vsgameness
  • Informal
1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

emphasizes continuing through difficulty rather than just brave acts
grittiness
vsgameness
1 5.1

Bravery and determination in difficult situations

focuses on willing persistence to continue despite danger or difficulty
daringness
vsgameness
1 3.8

Being brave and willing to take risks

involves staying on despite danger rather than seeking risky acts
mettlesomeness
vsgameness
9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

is steadier will to keep going despite danger or difficulty

Antonyms

46 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

1 4.5

Being easily frightened and nervous in new or dangerous situations

How Brave

heroism
57 4.2
courage
1.4
gameness
1 8.2
cowardice
46 5.5
timidity
7 5.8

Surface Forms

gameness singular
gamenesses plural

Morphology

gameness = game (transparent) = game + ness

Formed regularly from the adjective 'game' + '-ness', so the meaning is directly the state of being 'game' (brave).

Etymology

Gameness comes from the idea of being game, which means being ready and willing to take part in a challenge. So gameness is the 'bravery' and steady determination that keeps someone going despite danger or hard times.