steeliness
- noun
- /ˈstiːlɪnɪs/
:
determinación férrea
- Stewart and Springsteen have each found ways to instill a steeliness of purpose into the acts of singing songs and telling jokes.
Examples
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He showed a remarkable steeliness when facing the challenges of leadership.
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A steeliness comes over her that we have not yet seen.
Fiction book (1996) -
Bihari kept her tone level, steeliness only in the dark.
Fiction book (2001) -
Her steeliness in negotiations impressed everyone at the table.
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Despite the chaos around her, there was a steeliness in her resolve to succeed.
Synonyms
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3.5
A situation or task that is hard to deal with
5
3.5
Being steady and determined in words and actions
4
5.9
Loyalty that stays strong in hard times
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5.8
The ability to stay calm and brave in dangerous or difficult situations
1
5.3
A strict way of acting or thinking that does not change
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6.0
Being very brave and determined when facing problems
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5.1
Bravery and determination in difficult situations
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7.9
Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty
A strong determination not to give up when things are hard
A strong will to keep going and not give up when things are hard
A refusal to change an opinion or action despite pressure
A quality that makes someone brave and determined
Antonyms
How Determined
Surface Forms
Morphology
steeliness = steely (semi-transparent) = steel + y + ness
The noun is formed from 'steely' + '-ness', but the sense 'very strong, determined, or unemotional' is a metaphorical extension from the literal 'like steel', so the relation is somewhat indirect.
Etymology
Steeliness comes from steel and the ending -ness. Because steel is 'very strong' and hard, steeliness can also mean a kind of inner strength — being determined and often 'unemotional', like when you 'steel yourself'.