mettle
noun
[ ˈmɛt(ə)l ]
• a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
• "the team showed their true mettle in the second half"
Similar:
spirit,
fortitude,
tenacity,
strength of character,
moral fibre,
steel,
determination,
resolve,
resolution,
steadfastness,
indomitability,
backbone,
hardihood,
pluck,
nerve,
gameness,
courage,
courageousness,
bravery,
gallantry,
valour,
intrepidity,
fearlessness,
boldness,
daring,
audacity,
Dunkirk spirit,
guts,
grit,
spunk,
bottle,
calibre,
character,
disposition,
nature,
temperament,
temper,
personality,
make-up,
stamp,
kind,
sort,
variety,
mould,
kidney,
grain,
Origin:
mid 16th century: specialized spelling (used for figurative senses) of metal.
