mettlesomeness

9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

noun
/ˈmɛtəlˌsʌmnəs/

: valentía

The team's mettlesomeness was evident as they refused to give up, even when losing.

Examples

Her mettlesomeness in the face of danger inspired everyone around her.
The athlete's mettlesomeness shone through during the match.
Stories of mettlesomeness often serve as motivation during tough times.
Her mettlesomeness impressed everyone at the competition.
Her mettlesomeness in the face of danger inspired everyone around her.
The team's mettlesomeness was evident as they refused to give up, even when losing.
Stories of mettlesomeness often serve as motivation during tough times.

Synonyms

fight

vsmettlesomeness

155 2.5

Strong determination and energy to keep trying in hard situations

adds a stronger sense of spirited courage and lively drive

bravery

vsmettlesomeness

107 2.3

A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear

is more active and energetic, not only absence of fear

tenacity

vsmettlesomeness

31 6.0

Not giving up when things are hard

stresses spirited courage and energetic drive rather than steady persistence

mettle

vsmettlesomeness

14 7.7

The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations

puts more stress on spirited energy and lively courageous drive

fighting spirit

vsmettlesomeness

7 3.9

A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties

adds a stronger sense of spirited courage rather than mere will

braveness

vsmettlesomeness

1 3.2

Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away

adds a spirited, energetic determination beyond simple fearlessness

gutsiness

vsmettlesomeness

Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is more animated and spirited rather than just simple courage

grittiness

vsmettlesomeness

1 5.1

Bravery and determination in difficult situations

is more about spirited and energetic determination than toughness alone

stoutness

vsmettlesomeness

1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

leans more toward active spirited energy rather than plain strength

gameness

vsmettlesomeness

1 8.2

A brave determination to keep going despite danger or difficulty

is more about bright spirited courage rather than steady endurance

steeliness

vsmettlesomeness

1 6.7

Being very strong and determined without showing emotion

is brighter and more spirited, not mainly unemotional strength

pluckiness

vsmettlesomeness

1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

is slightly more energetic and spirited in its emphasis

stalwartness

vsmettlesomeness

1 8.2

Firm determination that does not change

adds more lively courage and energetic determination to that firmness

heartedness

vsmettlesomeness

1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

places slightly more emphasis on lively energy alongside courage

tenaciousness

vsmettlesomeness

1 7.3

A strong will to keep trying and not give up

focuses more on spirited courage and energetic resolve

heroicity

vsmettlesomeness

1 8.8

Great courage in dangerous situations

is less lofty and more about everyday spirited determination

dauntlessness

vsmettlesomeness

1 8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

is somewhat more lively and spirited in character

incredible grit

vsmettlesomeness

1 4.4

A very strong will to keep trying when things are hard

leans more toward spirited courage and lively determination

stoutheartedness

vsmettlesomeness

9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

is livelier and more spirited in its sense of courage

valorousness

vsmettlesomeness

Formal

9.8

Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle

is broader and more spirited, not limited to exceptional acts

Antonyms

cowardice

44 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

How Courageous

heroism

59 4.2

bravery

107 2.3

courage

756 1.4

mettlesomeness

9.9

spirit

512 3.1

Surface Forms

mettlesomeness singular

mettlesomenesses plural

Morphology

mettlesomeness = mettlesome (transparent) = mettle + some + ness

Standard nominalization of the adjective 'mettlesome' (mettle + -some) by adding '-ness' to indicate the quality of being mettlesome.

Etymology

Mettlesomeness comes from mettle, which was once the same word as metal and meant the 'stuff' or substance something is made of. People began to use that idea for a person's inner 'spirit' or 'strength', so mettlesomeness means being brave, spirited, and full of energy and determination.