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View usage for: (metəl) 1. uncountable noun [usually poss NOUN]Someone's mettle is their ability to do something well in difficult circumstances. His first important chance to show his mettle came when he opened the new sessionof the Legislature. For both sides, it's the first real test of their mettle this season. Synonyms: courage, spirit, resolution, resolve More Synonyms of mettle More Synonyms of mettle mettle in British English (ˈmɛtəl) Word origin C16: originally variant spelling of metalmettle in American English (ˈmɛtəl) noun quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor Word origin var. of metal, used fig. Examples of 'mettle' in a sentencemettle Definition courage or spirit It's the first real test of his mettle this season. Synonyms life balls (taboo, slang) guts (informal) vigour boldness ardour indomitability gameness Definition character or abilities He is of a different mettle from the others. Additional synonymsDefinition courage Will anyone have the bottle to go through with it? Synonyms nerve, will, daring, courage, determination, guts (informal), face (informal), balls (taboo, slang), spirit, resolution, pluck, grit, bravery, fortitude, coolness, mettle, firmness, spunk (informal), fearlessness, steadfastness, intrepidity, hardihood, gameness, ballsiness (taboo, slang) You deserve the highest praise for your bravery. Synonyms courage, nerve, daring, pluck, balls (taboo, slang), spirit, bottle (British, slang), guts (informal), grit, fortitude, heroism, mettle, boldness, bravura, gallantry, valour, spunk (informal), hardiness, fearlessness, intrepidity, indomitability, hardihood, ballsiness (taboo, slang), dauntlessness, doughtiness, pluckiness, lion-heartedness Definition the courage to do things that may be dangerous His daring nearly cost him his life. Synonyms bravery, nerve (informal), courage, face (informal), balls (taboo, slang), spirit, bottle (British, slang), guts (informal), pluck, grit, audacity, boldness, temerity, derring-do (archaic), spunk (informal), fearlessness, rashness, intrepidity, ballsiness (taboo, slang) - metro
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Additional synonymsDefinition a person's usual temperament his friendly and cheerful disposition Synonyms character, nature, spirit, make-up, constitution, temper, temperamentDefinition passion and enthusiasm His punishing schedule seemed to dim his fire at times. Synonyms passion, force, light, energy, heat, spirit, enthusiasm, excitement, dash, intensity, sparkle, life, vitality, animation, vigour, zeal, splendour, verve, fervour, eagerness, dynamism, lustre, radiance, welly (slang), virtuosity, élan, ardour, brio, vivacity, impetuosity, burning passion, scintillation, fervency, pizzazz or pizazz (informal) Definition calm and patient courage in trouble or pain He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude. Synonyms courage, strength, resolution, determination, guts (informal), patience, pluck, grit, endurance, bravery, backbone, perseverance, firmness, staying power, valour, fearlessness, strength of mind, intrepidity, hardihood, dauntlessness, stoutheartedness Definition great bravery in war or danger He was awarded a medal for his gallantry. Synonyms bravery, spirit, daring, courage, nerve, guts (informal), pluck, grit, heroism, mettle, boldness, manliness, valour, derring-do (archaic), fearlessness, intrepidity, valiance, courageousness, dauntlessness, doughtiness Definition courage and determination He showed grit and determination in his fight back to health. Synonyms courage, spirit, resolution, determination, nerve, guts (informal), balls (vulgar, slang), pluck, backbone, fortitude, toughness, tenacity, perseverance, mettle, doggedness, hardihood, gameness Definition courage or daring developing hardihood of body Synonyms courage, spirit, strength, bottle (British, slang), resolution, nerve, daring, determination, guts (informal), pluck, grit, bravery, backbone, mettle, boldness, firmness, spunk (informal), intrepidityDefinition courage or spirit I did not have the heart or spirit left to jog back to my hotel. Synonyms courage, will, spirit, mind, balls (taboo, slang), purpose, bottle (British, informal), resolution, resolve, nerve, stomach, enthusiasm, determination, guts (informal), spine, pluck, bravery, backbone, fortitude, mettle, boldness, spunk (informal) Definition mental or physical constitution He became convinced that there was some fatal flaw in his make-up. Synonyms nature, character, constitution, temperament, make, build, figure, stamp, temper, disposition, frame of mind, cast of mind Definition temperament or personality She trusted people. That was her nature. Synonyms temperament, character, personality, disposition, outlook, mood, humour, temperDefinition bravery and determination I never got up enough nerve to tell him he was wrong.If we keep our nerve, we might be able to bluff it out. Synonyms bravery, courage, spirit, bottle (British, slang), resolution, daring, determination, guts (informal), pluck, grit, fortitude, vigour, coolness, balls (vulgar, slang), mettle, firmness, spunk (informal), fearlessness, steadfastness, intrepidity, hardihood, gameness, ballsiness (taboo, slang), will, enduranceAdditional synonymsDefinition courage Cynics might sneer at him but you have to admire his pluck. Synonyms courage, nerve, heart, spirit, bottle (British, slang), resolution, determination, guts (informal), balls (taboo, slang), grit, bravery, backbone, mettle, boldness, spunk (informal), intrepidity, hardihood, ballsiness (taboo, slang) Definition the basic character or nature of something The pretentious quality of the poetry. Synonyms nature, character, constitution, make, sort, kind, worth, description, essenceDefinition firmness or determination He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness. Synonyms determination, energy, purpose, resolve, courage, dedication, fortitude, sincerity, tenacity, perseverance, willpower, boldness, firmness, staying power, stubbornness, constancy, earnestness, obstinacy, steadfastness, doggedness, relentlessness, resoluteness, staunchness Definition absolute determination He doesn't weaken in his resolve. Synonyms determination, resolution, courage, willpower, boldness, firmness, earnestness, steadfastness, resoluteness She was a very brave girl and everyone admired her spirit. Synonyms courage, guts (informal), grit, balls (vulgar, slang), backbone, spunk (informal), gameness, ballsiness (slang), dauntlessness, stoutheartedness Definition courage or spirit I admired her independence and her spunk. Synonyms courage, spirit, nerve, balls (taboo, slang), bottle (British, slang), resolution, guts (informal), pluck, grit, backbone, toughness, mettle, gumption (informal), gameness, ballsiness (taboo, slang) Definition type or class Monty is a man of a very different stamp. Synonyms type, sort, kind, form, cut, character (informal), fashion, cast, breed, descriptionDefinition a person's frame of mind He's known for his placid temper. Synonyms frame of mind, character, nature, attitude, mind, mood, constitution, humour, vein, temperament, tenor, dispositionDefinition a person's character or disposition His impulsive temperament regularly got him into difficulties. Synonyms nature, character, personality, quality, spirit, make-up, soul, constitution, bent, stamp, humour, tendencies, tendency, temper, outlook, complexion, disposition, frame of mind, mettle, cast of mind Definition great bravery, esp. in battle He was decorated for valour in the war. Synonyms bravery, courage, heroism, spirit, boldness, gallantry, derring-do (archaic), fearlessness, intrepidity, doughtiness, lion-heartedness |