Mettle

['met(ə)l] or ['mɛtl]

Definition

(n.) Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.

Edited by Craig

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Spirit, nerve, vigor, ardor, pluck, hardihood, courage.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Ardor, spirit, life, fire, animation

ANT:Hebetude, insensibility, callousness, placidity, stoicism, cowardice,submissiveness, slavishness

Inputed by Bess

Definition

n. ardent temperament: spirit: sprightliness: courage.—adjs. Mett′led Mett′lesome high-spirited: ardent.—n. Mett′lesomeness quality or state of being mettlesome.—Put one on his mettle to rouse a person up to putting forth his best efforts.

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