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plucky adjective [ ˈplʌki ]

• having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
• "the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff"
Similar: brave, courageous, bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, heroic, gallant, stout-hearted, stout, dauntless, resolute, determined, gritty, stalwart, undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome, gutsy, ballsy, spunky, have-a-go, feisty,
Opposite: cowardly, timid, timorous,


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