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mettle

noun

/ˈmɛtəl/

Meaning

A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.

The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.

on one's mettle

courage, spirit, resilience, determination, grit

cowardice, weakness, timidity

show mettle, test mettle, prove mettle, on one's mettle

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to...

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.