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mettlesome

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective mettlesome has 2 senses
  1. mettlesome - having a proud and unbroken spirit
    Antonym:
    spiritless (indirect, via spirited)
  2. game, gamy, gamey, gritty, mettlesome, spirited, spunky - willing to face danger
    Antonyms: cowardly, fearful (indirect, via brave)

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mettlesome

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Showing courage or determination; spirited

Sense 1: Brave and fearless

Example Sentence 1: The mettlesome knight fearlessly fought against the dragon to save the kingdom.

Example Sentence 2: Despite the dangerous conditions, the mettlesome hiker continued climbing up the treacherous mountain.

Sense 2: Energetic and lively

Example Sentence 1: The mettlesome toddler eagerly explored every corner of the park.

Example Sentence 2: The mettlesome dog delighted in chasing its tail around the backyard.

Sense 3: Full of determination or spirit

Example Sentence 1: The mettlesome entrepreneur launched her startup against all odds and achieved great success.

Example Sentence 2: The mettlesome basketball team refused to give up, even when they were losing by a large margin.

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