Mettle

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  • noun. The ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve.
  • idiom. (on (one's) mettle) Prepared to accept a challenge and do one's best.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Same as metal.
  • noun. Physical or moral constitution; material.
  • noun. Natural tempera me ut; specifically, a masculine and ardent temperament; spirit; courage; ardor; enthusiasm.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.
  • noun. to cause or incite one to use one's best efforts.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. A quality of endurance and courage.
  • noun. Good temperament and character.
  • noun. Metal; a metallic substance.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. the courage to carry on
    • Word Usage
    "I. i.96 (151,8) Of unimproved mettle hot and full] _Full of unimproved mettle_, is full of spirit not regulated or guided by knowledge or experience."
    cross-reference
    to his mettle  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    braveness  bravery  courage  courageousness  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Gretel  betel  kettle  metal  nettle  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    intrepidity  manliness  sprightliness  valour  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    activity  animation  animus  aptitude  ardor  
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