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   mettle

   /ˈmɛtl/

   noun

   • 1. a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience: "the team showed their true mettle in the second half" Similar spiritfortitudetenacitystrength of charactermoral fibresteeldeterminationresolveresolutionsteadfastnessindomitabilitybackbonehardihoodplucknervegamenesscouragecourageousnessbraverygallantryvalourintrepidityfearlessnessboldnessdaringaudacityDunkirk spiritinformal:gutsgritspunkbottlecalibrecharacterdispositionnaturetemperamenttemperpersonalitymake-upstampkindsortvarietymouldkidneygrain

   Word Origin mid 16th century: specialized spelling (used for figurative senses) of metal.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of METTLE is vigor and strength of spirit or temperament. How to use mettle in a sentence. Is mettle Connected to Metal? Synonym Discussion of Mettle.

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   Mettle is the courage to carry on. If someone wants to "test your mettle," they want to see if you have the heart to follow through when the going gets tough. Having the mettle to do something means you have guts. In short, you're a pretty impressive person.

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   Mettle definition: courage and fortitude. See examples of METTLE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMETTLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. courage; spirit 2. inherent character 3. → See on one's mettle.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of mettle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.