on one's mettle (Meaning)
on one's mettle
vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament sense 1a), staying quality, strength of spirit, ability to keep going, aroused to do one's best, quality of temperament or disposition
Synonyms & Antonyms of on one's mettle
on one's mettle Sentence Examples
- The competitor rose to the occasion, putting their mettle to the test.
- The unexpected challenge pushed them to showcase their true mettle.
- With determination, they confronted the adversity that tested their mettle.
- The athlete displayed immense mettle during the grueling race.
- Their unwavering resolve revealed the true mettle within them.
- The pressure situation brought out their latent mettle, inspiring others.
- The team's adversity sparked a newfound mettle, driving them to success.
- The student put their mettle on display during the rigorous exam.
- The military exercise tested the soldiers' mettle, forging bonds of unbreakable strength.
- Life's challenges often serve as a crucible that reveals the true mettle of individuals.
FAQs About the word on one's mettle
vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament sense 1a), staying quality, strength of spirit, ability to keep going, aroused to do one's best, qu
decisive,intent, determined, resolute, resolved, bent (on or upon), positive, firm, purposeful, do-or-die
faltering, doubtful, uncertain, undetermined, unsettled, suspicious, wavering, indecisive, hesitant, skeptical
The competitor rose to the occasion, putting their mettle to the test.
The unexpected challenge pushed them to showcase their true mettle.
With determination, they confronted the adversity that tested their mettle.
The athlete displayed immense mettle during the grueling race.
