: characterized by eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
a can-do attitude
can-do-ism noun

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That can-do attitude nurtured by Carter in the 1970s exists to this day. Brandon Livesay, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024 Thanks to its low rents and gritty, can-do spirit, South Bend is packed with hardworking creatives. Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024 One of the most important ways to help your child succeed is to promote a positive, can-do mindset. Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024 Recruiting entry-level candidates who possess a willingness to learn, good communication and a professional, can-do attitude is a solid starting point. Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for can-do 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of can-do was in 1925

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“Can-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can-do. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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