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mettle

Good temperament and character.

ˈmɛtəlhistoricalCurrent122 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

Good temperament and character.

Its possible that some traders will become less interested as their offline lives resume more fully, but their mettle may really be tested when the market runs into its next downturn.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

A quality of courage and endurance.

Origin: From figurative use of metal (since 16th century). The two spellings were originally interchangeable variants, but came to be distinguished by sense in the 18th century. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “None of us ever asked for this unfathomable hardship, but it's how we get through it all that truly tests our mettle. Don't ever give up, my friend. We're all in this together~ ❤️”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “We are HALFWAY to goal now! METEORA × METTLE: Because it's the only book with rocket-powered femboys, stock tips for your tyrannical thaumacracy, and magical clarinets. (We leave the sax and violins to the soundtrack.) www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(Scotland) Spirited, vigorous, stout-hearted.

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