mettle (Meaning)
mettle (n)
the courage to carry on
mettle (n.)
Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mettle
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- dynamism
- brio
- might
- vinegar
- hardihood
- life
- grit
- puissance
- ginger
- vigor
- chutzpah
- bounce
- gusto
- courageousness
- vitality
- spunk
- fortitude
- backbone
- pep
- dash
- potency
- determination
- muscle
- starch
- gumption
- verve
Antonyms:
- feebleness
- dastardliness
- infirmity
- fearfulness
- powerlessness
- tenderness
- softness
- faintheartedness
- impotency
- impotence
- impotency
- poltroonery
- softness
- frailty
- faintheartedness
- timorousness
- tenderness
- dastardliness
- cravenness
- weakness
- cravenness
- impotence
- timorousness
- debility
- debility
- delicacy
- weakness
- delicacy
- frailty
- cowardliness
- infirmity
- faintness
- fearfulness
- faintness
- cold feet
- powerlessness
- cowardliness
- cold feet
- poltroonery
- feebleness
Synonyms:
- fire
- perseverance
- temper
- drive
- get-up-and-go
- vivaciousness
- snap
- juice
- moxie
- intestinal fortitude
- pluckiness
- élan
- esprit
- vibrancy
- energy
- sap
- punch
- briskness
- vivacity
- beans
- gutsiness
- guts
- spunkiness
- animation
- sprightliness
- fiber
- heart
- nerve
- oomph
- zeal
- animal spirits
- fervor
- go
- zing
- spirit
- zip
- spiritedness
- ardor
- passion
- liveliness
- gas
- pluck
- vim
- main
- resolution
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mettle Sentence Examples
- The team displayed unwavering mettle in the face of adversity.
- His exceptional mettle allowed him to persevere through countless obstacles.
- She possessed the mettle of a warrior, facing challenges head-on.
- Their mettle was tested by a series of grueling trials.
- The candidate's mettle was revealed during the rigorous interview process.
- The soldier's mettle was put to the ultimate test on the battlefield.
- With renewed mettle, she embarked on a new chapter in her life.
- The company's mettle was evident in its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
- His mettle shone through in his determination to succeed despite setbacks.
- The true mettle of an individual is often determined in the darkest of times.
FAQs About the word mettle
the courage to carry onSubstance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good se
strength, stamina, courage, power, dynamism, brio, might, vinegar, hardihood, life
timidity, spinelessness, spinelessness,cowardice, cowardice, timidity, feebleness, dastardliness, infirmity, fearfulness
The team displayed unwavering mettle in the face of adversity.
His exceptional mettle allowed him to persevere through countless obstacles.
She possessed the mettle of a warrior, facing challenges head-on.
Their mettle was tested by a series of grueling trials.
