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mettlesome

/ˈmɛt.əl.səm/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈmɛt.əl.səm/

Describes a person who is full of courage, spirit, and determination.

ruОписывает человека, полного мужества, духа и решимости.esDescribe a una persona llena de valor, espíritu y determinación; también puede referirse a un animal, como un caballo, que es fogoso y vivaz.frDécrit une personne pleine de courage, d'esprit et de détermination.deBezeichnet eine Person, die mutig, entschlossen und voller Tatkraft ist; auch für Lebewesen oder Handlungen gebraucht, die temperamentvoll und energisch sind.ptDescreve uma pessoa cheia de coragem, espírito e determinação; também pode indicar alguém ardente, fogoso ou impetuoso.zh形容一个人勇敢、有精神、有决心,充满斗志和活力。arيصف شخصًا يتّصف بالشجاعة والروح العالية والعزيمة والإقدام. ويُستعمل أيضًا لمن يتّسم بالجرأة والحيوية والاندفاع.

  1. Proud and unbroken spirit C2 formal

    Having a spirited, courageous, and resilient character that refuses to be subdued.

    • The mettlesome horse refused to be tamed by anyone.
    • Her mettlesome attitude helped her overcome every obstacle.
    • He was a mettlesome leader who never backed down from a challenge.

    ruНеукротимый духesIndómito, de espíritu inquebrantablefrAu caractère indomptabledeUnbeugsamer GeistptEspírito indomávelzh桀骜不驯的精神arروحٌ أبِيَّة لا تُقهر

    Synonyms: courageousfeistygallanthigh-spiritedindomitableintrepidpluckyresilientspiritedunconquerable

    Antonyms: cowardlycravenfaintheartedlily-liveredpusillanimousspiritlesstimid

  2. Willing to face danger C2 formal

    Showing bravery and a readiness to confront risky or dangerous situations.

    • The mettlesome soldier volunteered for the dangerous mission.
    • Only the most mettlesome explorers dared to venture into the unknown territory.
    • Her mettlesome nature made her an excellent firefighter.

    ruОтважныйesValiente, dispuesto a enfrentar el peligrofrhardideMutigptCorajosozh勇敢无畏arشجاع

    Synonyms: boldbravecourageousdaringfearlessgallantheroicintrepidpluckyvaliant

    Antonyms: cowardlycravenfearfultimid

  • more mettlesome comparative form
  • most mettlesome superlative form