mettle

the team showed their true mettle in the second half.

troops who showed their mettle in combat.

He’ll have to be on his mettle if he wants to win the next race.

The high-mettled animal that is restive in the yoke only galls his shoulders;

She showed her mettle in the final competition.

He proved his mettle by completing the marathon.

The team captain's mettle inspired the rest of the players.

Facing challenges is a test of one's mettle.

She was determined to prove her mettle in the field of science.

The soldier's mettle was evident in the way he handled difficult situations.

The young entrepreneur's mettle was tested when his business faced a crisis.

She has the mettle to overcome any obstacles in her path.

The athlete's mettle shone through during the intense competition.

His mettle was evident when he stood up to defend his beliefs.