mettle

About 0.41 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A quality of courage and endurance.
2. noun Good temperament and character.
3. noun Obsolete spelling of metal (“metallic substance”).
4. adjective Spirited, vigorous, stout-hearted.

Similar words

spunk heart nerve fortitude courage bravery boldness valor insuppressive evidence

Often followed by

of and in to as by was against is

Word family

mettled mettles