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mettlesomeshowing courage and determination; spirited and brave

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing courage and determination; spirited and brave

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmetlsəm/

Korean meaning: 용기 있고 결단력 있는; 기개가 있고 용감한

Korean pronunciation: **메**틀썸

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's mettlesome decision to expand during the recession shocked everyone.
  • My grandmother may be 80, but she's still mettlesome enough to go bungee jumping.
  • The mettlesome puppy refused to back down from the much larger dog.

mettlesome

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmetlsəm//

showing courage and determination; spirited and brave

mettlesome concept
💡 Concept

a determined rescue worker scales a steep cliff face while carrying heavy rope equipment. She reaches toward a stranded hiker trapped on a narrow ledge above dangerous rocks below. Despite strong winds whipping her hair and the obvious peril of the situation, her face shows unwavering focus and brave resolve. The stranded hiker looks relieved as help approaches through the treacherous conditions. Other rescue team members below watch anxiously while securing safety lines. Birds scatter from the cliff as loose rocks tumble past the climbers. someone displaying courage and determination in a spirited and brave manner

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmetlsəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmetlsəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootmettle
Suffix--some

Origin

From 14th century 'mettle' meaning courage or spirit, which itself came from 'metal'. The idea was that a person's character could be as strong and durable as metal.

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🎵Rhyme

troublesomebothersomehandsome
troublesome
bothersome
handsome

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📝Examples

The CEO's mettlesome decision to expand during the recession shocked everyone.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother may be 80, but she's still mettlesome enough to go bungee jumping.

😄 Fun example

The mettlesome puppy refused to back down from the much larger dog.

Her mettlesome approach to challenges has earned her many promotions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

spiritedcourageousvaliantpluckybold

Antonyms

timidcowardlymeek

Related

mettlebraverydeterminationgritfortitude