
Mettle
Challenge Context
Use 'mettle' when discussing someone's courage or strength in difficult situations.
She'll have the opportunity to test her mettle in the championship game.
Positive Connotation
'Mettle' often implies a positive judgment of someone's capabilities.
The firefighters proved their mettle during the rescue operation.
Adversity Relevance
Mettle is most relevant when enduring hardships or pressure, not in ordinary moments.
Surviving the crisis showed the whole team's true mettle.