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Learn to pronounce met·tle

/ˈmedl/
noun
a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way.
"the team showed their true mettle in the second half"
synonyms: spirit, fortitude, tenacity, strength of character, moral fiber, steel, determination, resolve, resolution, steadfastness, indomitability, backbone, hardihood, pluck, nerve, gameness, courage, courageousness, bravery, gallantry, valor, intrepidity, fearlessness, boldness, daring, audacity, Dunkirk spirit, guts, grit, spunk, bottle, caliber, character, disposition, nature, temperament, temper, personality, makeup, stamp, kind, sort, variety, mold, kidney, grain

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noun · courage and fortitude: a man of mettle. Synonyms: fiber, nerve, ardor, vigor, pluck, valor · disposition or temperament: a man of fine mettle.
ability and determination when competing or doing something difficult: The team showed/proved its mettle in the final round.
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Noun edit · A quality of courage and endurance. synonyms △quotations ▽ · Good temperament and character. quotations ▽ · Obsolete spelling of metal (“metallic ...
mettle in American English · 1. courage and fortitude. a man of mettle · 2. disposition or temperament. a man of fine mettle · 3. See on one's mettle.