Mettle Definition

mĕtl
noun
The ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve.
A race that tested the best runners' mettle.
American Heritage
Quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Mettle

  • Originally a variant of metal.

    From Wiktionary

  • Variant of metal

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Mettle Sentence Examples

  • Lana didn't have the mettle to survive the way he knew how.

  • The first two days of the strike tested the mettle of both sides.

  • This was when Bob's true mettle began to show.

  • Some show more mettle in the face of death, while others become paralyzed from fear.

  • The cause slumbered, till in1742-1743the outbreak of wars with France and Spain gave Prince Charles a chance of showing his mettle.

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Words Starting With

MMEMET

Words Ending With

ELETLE

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Words Starting With M and Ending With E

Starts With M & Ends With EStarts With ME & Ends With EStarts With M & Ends With LE

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With M6 Letter Words Ending With E