mettle
- noun (n)
Meaning: boldness, strength of character
Synonyms:
animation
ardor
backbone
bravery
caliber
courage
daring
dauntlessness
disposition
energy
fire
force
fortitude
gallantry
gameness
grit
guts
hardihood
heart
indomitability
kidney
life
makeup
moxie
nature
nerve
pluck
quality
resolution
resolve
spirit
spunk
stamina
stamp
starch
temper
temperament
valor
vigor
vitality
Antonyms:
weakness
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