Mettlesome

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtəlsəm/

Definitions of mettlesome

adjective having a proud and resilient spirit; courageous

Example Sentences

A1 She was a mettlesome young girl who loved to explore the outdoors.

A2 The mettlesome puppy eagerly chased after the ball.

B1 Despite her small size, she had a mettlesome spirit that inspired those around her.

B2 The team captain's mettlesome attitude motivated the players to give their all.

C1 Her mettlesome determination to succeed propelled her to the top of her field.

C2 The mettlesome leader fearlessly led his troops into battle, never backing down from a challenge.

Examples of mettlesome in a Sentence

formal The mettlesome young entrepreneur impressed the investors with her bold business proposal.

informal I admire your mettlesome attitude when facing challenges head-on.

slang She's one of the most mettlesome people I know, always ready to take risks.

figurative His mettlesome spirit was like a blazing fire, unstoppable and fierce.

Grammatical Forms of mettlesome

• past tense: mettlesome
• plural: mettlesome
• comparative: more mettlesome
• superlative: most mettlesome
• present tense: mettlesome
• future tense: will be mettlesome
• perfect tense: have been mettlesome
• continuous tense: is being mettlesome
• singular: mettlesome
• positive degree: mettlesome
• infinitive: to be mettlesome
• gerund: being mettlesome
• participle: mettlesome

Origin and Evolution of mettlesome

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mettlesome' originated from the Middle English word 'metelsom' which was derived from the Old English word 'metelsom' meaning spirited or high-spirited.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'mettlesome' has evolved to refer to someone who is spirited, spirited, courageous, or full of vigor.