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firm

firm

209 2.7
Showing strong determination and not changing your mind
  • adjective
  • /fɜrm/
: firme
  • To succeed in negotiations, you must be firm about your terms without wavering.
  • a firm commitment
  • a firm conclusion
  • a firm belief

We need people to, to be firm, to be bold, be courageous.

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Examples

Synonyms

determined
vsfirm
468 2.5

Wanting strongly to do something and not giving up

is similar but emphasises not changing one's mind generally
steady
vsfirm
171 1.3

Firm and unlikely to be moved or upset

is about determined decision rather than general physical or emotional steadiness
staunch
vsfirm
33 6.3

Loyal and firm in supporting a person or a cause

focuses more on individual determination than loyal backing
steadfast
vsfirm
30 5.6

Loyal and firm in support that does not change

is about personal determination rather than loyalty to someone
strong-willed
vsfirm
30 4.3

A person who decides to do something and does not change their mind

is about determined attitude rather than forceful insistence
unwavering
vsfirm
24 5.8

Being firm in belief or support that does not change

is similar but highlights active determination rather than passive steadiness
resolute
vsfirm
22 4.9

Determined to do something and not likely to change

is the same but stresses refusal to change that decision
unyielding
vsfirm
13 6.5

Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up

is about inner decision rather than resisting external pressure specifically
unshakable
vsfirm
  • US
2 4.8

Very strong belief or feeling that cannot be changed

shares certainty but focuses more on active choice than immovability
foursquare
vsfirm
1 7.9

Firm and steady in belief and action, not changing under pressure

is similar but is more about inner resolve than public stance
unbendable
vsfirm
1 7.0

Not willing to change your mind even under pressure

shares resistance to change but centers on determined purpose
unfaltering
vsfirm
1 7.5

Always steady and showing no doubt or pause

is similar but stresses the initial fixed decision more

Antonyms

18 4.3

Slow to choose and unsure about what to do

6 5.3

Hesitating and unsure about a decision or action

Compounds

190 2.6

A company of lawyers who give legal help to people and companies

A company of experts that gives advice to businesses for money

investment firm
  • Specialized
25 3.4

A company that manages people's money by buying stocks and bonds for them

accounting firm
  • Specialized
22 2.7

A company that keeps and checks money records and helps with taxes for businesses and people

21 3.0

A company that does work for people or other companies for money

brokerage firm
  • Specialized
17 4.1

A company that helps people buy and sell stocks and other investments for a fee

A company that sells goods or services to make money

securities firm
  • Specialized
4 4.3

A company that buys and sells stocks and bonds for people or companies and charges a fee

A company that pays people money when something bad happens after they pay for protection

A company that makes and sells books or magazines

2 4.4

A strong, clear opinion that does not change

1 2.8

A company that moves furniture and boxes for people and businesses to a new place

1 1.5

Eggs beaten with milk and cooked until they are firm

How Determined

adamant
72 6.8
resolute
22 4.9
firm
209 2.7
indecisive
18 4.3
hesitant
72 3.2

Surface Forms

firm positive
firmer comparative
firmest superlative

Etymology

The word firm comes from Latin firmus 'strong', and that idea of being steady helps us remember that to be 'firm' in a choice is to be resolute and not change your mind.