mettled

/ˈmɛtəld/
adjective
  1. Having a particular kind of courage or spirit (usually used in combination, e.g., 'high-mettled').
    • She was a fine-mettled leader who inspired loyalty in everyone.
    • The low-mettled dog cowered in the corner during the storm.
    • The high-mettled horse refused to back down from any jump.
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