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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEntschlossenheit
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ent-schlos-sen-heit
"Seine Entschlossenheit während des Wettkampfs war bewundernswert."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being unflaggingly courageous, spirited, and willing to persevere despite fatigue, pain, or significant odds.
"Her remarkable gameness during the final marathon miles inspired the entire team." - 2
The characteristic of being eager and ready to undertake a challenge or competition.
"The underdog fighter showed incredible gameness throughout all twelve rounds."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'game' (meaning spirited, willing, or ready) combined with the Old English nominal suffix '-ness' denoting a state or quality. Originally emerging in the context of bloodsports and hunting dogs to describe unwavering courage, the term has since broadened to signify tenacity, resilience, and spirited determination in human endeavors.
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ténacité
Transliteration: té-na-ci-té
"Sa ténacité face à l'adversité était exemplaire."
Entschlossenheit
Transliteration: ent-schlos-sen-heit
"Seine Entschlossenheit während des Wettkampfs war bewundernswert."
tenacia
Transliteration: te-na-cia
"Ha dimostrato una grande tenacia fino all'ultimo minuto."
tenacidad
Transliteration: te-na-ci-dad
"Su tenacidad en el campo de juego nunca pasó desapercibida."
fibra
Transliteration: fi-bra
"A fibra do atleta surpreendeu a todos os espectadores."
दृढ़ता
Transliteration: dridhata
"उसकी दृढ़ता ने उसे खेल में जीत दिलाई।"
坚韧
Transliteration: jiān rèn
"他在逆境中表现出了极大的坚韧。"
끈기
Transliteration: kkeun-gi
"그 선수의 끈기는 모든 이에게 깊은 인상을 남겼다."
気概
Transliteration: kigai
"彼の試合における気概は称賛に値する。"
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