mettlesome (Meaning)
mettlesome (s)
having a proud and unbroken spirit
willing to face danger
mettlesome (a.)
Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mettlesome
Synonyms:
- zippy
- airy
- playful
- racy
- vital
- jaunty
- awake
- peppy
- pert
- spanking
- springy
- frisky
- gay
- sparky
- snappy
- eager
- agile
- enthusiastic
- perky
- cheerful
- sprightly
- jazzy
- kinetic
- vivacious
- on the go
Antonyms:
- unambitious
- lethargic
- sleepy
- torpid
- vapid
- lackadaisical
- tired
- boring
- spiritless
- stolid
- irksome
- languorous
- languorous
- apathetic
- lethargic
- tedious
- impassive
- apathetic
- spiritless
- unambitious
- irksome
- tired
- dull
- languishing
- vapid
- lackadaisical
- impassive
- dull
- languishing
- tedious
- stolid
- sleepy
- torpid
- boring
mettlesome Sentence Examples
- The mettlesome mare galloped across the field, her mane flowing behind her.
- The mettlesome soldier charged into battle, his sword gleaming in the sunlight.
- The mettlesome businessman refused to give up, despite facing numerous obstacles.
- The mettlesome athlete pushed herself to the limit, determined to win the race.
- The mettlesome child stood up to the bully, showing no fear.
- The mettlesome horse refused to be tamed, but eventually gave in to the gentle touch of its trainer.
- The mettlesome dog defended its owner from the intruder, barking ferociously.
- The mettlesome politician refused to compromise her principles, even in the face of strong opposition.
- The mettlesome scientist pursued her research with unwavering determination, despite countless setbacks.
- The mettlesome community banded together to overcome the challenges they faced, showing their unwavering spirit.
FAQs About the word mettlesome
having a proud and unbroken spirit, willing to face dangerFull of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse.
active, bouncing, animate, brisk, lively, animated, spirited,energetic, zippy, airy
lifeless, indolent, weary, lazy, leaden, listless, sluggish, limp, limp, dead
The mettlesome mare galloped across the field, her mane flowing behind her.
The mettlesome soldier charged into battle, his sword gleaming in the sunlight.
The mettlesome businessman refused to give up, despite facing numerous obstacles.
The mettlesome athlete pushed herself to the limit, determined to win the race.
