Synonyms & related words for mettle

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of mettle — including spunk, gutsiness, courage, dauntlessness, moxie, pluckiness. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to mettle

Explore words related to mettle — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include stoutheartedness, hardihood, fortitude, intrepidness, courageousness, venturousness, braveness, bravery. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for mettle

Common synonyms for mettle include spunk, gutsiness, courage, dauntlessness, moxie, pluckiness, gameness, toughness — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does mettle come from?

The word mettle breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root mettle, from Greek metallon (“metal (figurative: temperament/quality)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.