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

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The new trailer for Skeleton Crew makes clear that star Jude Law will be accompanied by a group of adventure-seeking kids whose can-do attitude is reminiscent of the child characters from all-ages '80s classics like The Goonies and E.T., not to mention modern-day homage Stranger Things. Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024 His easy, can-do manner, dry wit and fearless pursuit of opportunity, drove his remarkable career which spanned nearly seven decades of broadcasting innovations, adroit deal making and education. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2024 Focus on attracting candidates with transferable skills and a can-do attitude. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Among Uncle Sam’s issues, the Wall Street veteran says, is that notion that the country is drifting away from its can-do roots. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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