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mettlesome

 

[ หˆmษ›tษ™lหŒsษ™m ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

character traits

Mettlesome describes someone who is spirited and courageous, often displaying a lively and energetic attitude in challenging situations. It suggests a penchant for showing determination and resilience, especially in the face of adversity. A mettle-some person tends to have a strong character and is not easily discouraged by difficulties. This term emphasizes a blend of both mental and emotional strength, making it a compliment in contexts that highlight bravery and tenacity.

Synonyms

bold, brave, courageous, determined, spirited

Examples of usage

  • The mettle-some fighter never backed down from a challenge.
  • Her mettle-some attitude inspired the entire team to strive for victory.
  • He was known for his mettle-some responses to criticism.
  • Despite the odds, her mettle-some spirit shone through.

Translations

Translations of the word "mettlesome" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mutig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzielny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹‡ๆ•ขใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stateฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvรกลพny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆ•ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valiente

Etymology

The word 'mettlesome' originated in the early 17th century from the Middle English term 'mettel', which means 'metal' or 'temperament'. This term was itself derived from the Old French 'metal', which derived from the Latin 'metallum', meaning 'metal' or 'mine'. The concept underpinning 'mettlesome' has evolved to emphasize qualities of character and spirit akin to the resilience and toughness one might attribute to metal itself. Mettlesome became increasingly popular in literature to denote characters who exhibited tenacity and enthusiasm, especially in the face of challenges. Its usage has remained relatively constant, with the modern understanding of the term retaining the historical connotations of bravery and spiritedness, making it a relevant descriptor in both contemporary and historical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,694, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.