Mettle definition
The ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve.
A race that tested the best runners' mettle.
noun
Quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor.
noun
Mettle is defined as a high quality of personal character.
An example of mettle is a soldier's bravery.
An example of mettle is a person who has spirit and courage.
noun
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on (one's) mettle
- Prepared to accept a challenge and do one's best.
idiom
on one's mettle
- roused or prepared to do one's best
idiom
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Origin of mettle
- Variant of metal
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Originally a variant of metal.
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