Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fighting spirit

/ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.55 in modern English

Syllables: fight-ing spir-it
IPA: /ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

confidence, courage and resolve expressed as a zeal to fight, struggle, or contend

Countable; Uncountable

noun

One's willpower or ability to continue partaking in difficult activities or to continue fighting against insurmountable odds.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army's admiration."
"Psychologically, you have to have confidence in yourself... It's just you and your opponent at the board and you're trying to prove something. Chess is war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent's mind... You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances. That's what chess is all about."
"This feeling I get, of worthlessness, complete inadequacy; I am my own worst enemy, and noone has ever made me feel less than I am, and noone can ever make me feel more whole than I can...myfighting spirit refuses to give up."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/
British English: /ˌfaɪ.tɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

fighting spirits (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce fighting spirit?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/.
What does fighting spirit mean?: confidence, courage and resolve expressed as a zeal to fight, struggle, or contend

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