Definition of Mettlesome

describes a person or animal that is both spirited and brave

Examples of Mettlesome in a sentence

My brother is a mettlesome boy whose free-spirit always leads him to some type of adventure.  🔊

Because of her mettlesome nature, the princess always found her in a situation that would test her bravery.  🔊

The mettlesome young couple was brave enough to stand up for their love even if it meant leaving their families.  🔊

Staring at the mettlesome little pup, the owner couldn’t believe that his dog had been brave enough to rescue him from a fire.  🔊

Robin Hood was a mettlesome young man who was brave and spirited enough to take from the rich and give to the poor.  🔊

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