can-do-ness

English

Etymology

From can-do +‎ -ness.

Noun

can-do-ness (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Confidence or willingness to get something done.
    • 2015, Anne Kreamer, Risk/Reward:
      Brian applied that can-do-ness in the way he rigorously studied ice cream to turn himself from a total amateur into a professional.
    • 2019, Andrew Herman, The better Angels Of Capitalism:
      As a description of the praxeology of philanthropy, Norris's statement practically oozes know-how and Spivak's can-do-ness.
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