mettle
15
7.7
- noun
- /ˈmɛtəl/
:
valor
- Now for the real test of mettle.
- prove their mettle
- test their mettle
But it's so important like, and I think it does test your mettle for sure.
- But it's so important like, and I think it does test your mettle for sure.
- And they've created yet another fiendish puzzle to test your mettle.
Examples
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For ten years we've been tested and tried, and each man-jack of you here has proved his mettle a hundred times over.
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Mary Lou and her mother could have been sisters; they shared the same mettle and determination.
Fiction book (1990) -
It's a test of mettle in their culture.
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Test his mettle, as it were.
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I'll have to test your mettle first.
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It's a chance to prove your mettle.
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I wonder if you have the mettle to be in my Marine Corps.
Blog text (31) -
Let's see if you have the brains and the mettle to handle it effectively.
Blog text (28) -
Another tragedy offered yet another opportunity for VA social workers to show their mettle.
Academic text (2006) -
Despite the challenges she faced, her determination and spirit truly showed her mettle.
Synonyms
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1.8
The center of a person's feelings, like love or courage
431
2.5
Strong determination and energy to keep trying in hard situations
231
3.9
Courage to do something despite feeling afraid
77
3.4
Ability to keep doing hard physical or mental work for a long time
42
4.1
Continuing to try hard when things are difficult or take a long time
34
5.3
Courage to keep going when things are hard
32
6.7
Courage and inner strength when facing pain or trouble
31
6.0
Not giving up when things are hard
19
7.6
A brave, determined attitude when facing danger or difficulty
5
3.9
A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties
4
7.6
Courage and determination when facing danger or problems
1
7.0
A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty
1
7.0
Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk
1
5.1
Bravery and determination in difficult situations
1
7.9
Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty
1
8.9
A person's brave action when they face danger
1
6.0
Being very brave and determined when facing problems
A very strong will to keep trying when things are hard
Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty
Brave and determined actions in hard times
Firm determination that does not change
A strong will to keep trying and not give up
A quality that makes someone brave and determined
Antonyms
How Courageous
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word mettle comes from an old spelling of metal, which once meant the 'quality' or 'what something is made of'. So to have mettle is to show what you're 'made of', meaning courage and strong spirit.