Gumption and Mettle

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Gumption noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

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Mettle is a synonym for gumption in spirit topic. In some cases you can use "Mettle" instead a noun "Gumption".

Mettle noun - The courage to carry on.

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Gumption is a synonym for mettle. Sometimes you can use "Gumption" instead a noun "Mettle".

Nearby Words: mettlesome, mettled

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