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Mettle

usgb/ˈmetl/Volume
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Challenge Context

Use 'mettle' when discussing someone's courage or strength in difficult situations.

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She'll have the opportunity to test her mettle in the championship game.
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Positive Connotation

'Mettle' often implies a positive judgment of someone's capabilities.

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The firefighters proved their mettle during the rescue operation.
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Adversity Relevance

Mettle is most relevant when enduring hardships or pressure, not in ordinary moments.

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Surviving the crisis showed the whole team's true mettle.
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