mettle
21mettle — noun 1) a man of mettle Syn: spirit, fortitude, strength of character, moral fiber, steel, determination, resolve, resolution, backbone, grit, true grit, courage, courageousness, bravery, valor, fearlessness, daring; …
22mettle — UK [ˈmet(ə)l] / US noun [uncountable] formal the determination and ability to deal with problems and difficult situations show/prove your mettle: She has the opportunity to prove her mettle as a manager …
23mettle — met•tle [[t]ˈmɛt l[/t]] n. 1) courage and fortitude 2) disposition or temperament: of fine mettle[/ex] • on one s mettle Etymology: 1575–85; var. of metal, in metaphoric usages …
24mettle — n. 1 the quality of a person s disposition or temperament (a chance to show your mettle). 2 natural ardour. 3 spirit, courage. Phrases and idioms: on one s mettle incited to do one s best. Derivatives: mettled adj. (also in comb.). mettlesome adj …
25mettle — noun /ˈmɛt.l̩/ a) A quality of endurance and courage. By this Day and this Light, the fellow has mettell enough in his belly. b) Good temperament and character. Please read on and discover the issues in education that test the mettle of those who …
26mettle — noun a person s ability to cope with difficulties; spirit and resilience. Phrases be on one s mettle be ready or forced to do one s best. Derivatives mettlesome adjective Origin C16: specialized spelling (for figurative senses) of metal …
27mettle — Synonyms and related words: activity, animation, animus, aptitude, ardor, backbone, bent, bias, bottom, brio, briskness, cast, character, chutzpah, constitution, courage, dauntlessness, diathesis, disposition, eccentricity, elan, enthusiasm,… …
28mettle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. spirit, temperament, courage, disposition, vigor. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Spirit] Syn. animation, energy, spunk; see force 3 , life 1 , vitality . 2. [Hardihood] Syn. stamina, bravery, pluck; see… …
29mettle — Courage or spirit …
30mettle — metal …
