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Mettle

usgb/ˈmetl/Volume
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Use 'mettle' when discussing someone's courage or strength in difficult situations. SlideShe'll have the opportunity to test her mettle in the championship game.
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Positive ConnotationPlay
'Mettle' often implies a positive judgment of someone's capabilities. SlideThe firefighters proved their mettle during the rescue operation.
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Mettle is most relevant when enduring hardships or pressure, not in ordinary moments. SlideSurviving the crisis showed the whole team's true mettle.