resoluteness
- noun
- /ˈrɛzəluːtnəs/
- His resoluteness to stand up for what he believed in earned him the respect of his peers.
Examples
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There is a new resoluteness in their batting, and they have wicket-taking bowlers.
Blog text (14) -
This resoluteness was all the more surprising in this case, given the federal government's ownership of road culverts that violated the treaty right as much as the state's.
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This gives a character of resoluteness and creativity to nurses' actions.
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This resoluteness would be more firmly grounded if it formed part of a mission from another realm.
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It has started to announce the resoluteness of its political will to come to the aid of the needy through the aid route.
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In the inaugural ceremony, he urged the participants not to be deterred by the Military Government's restrictions and to act with resoluteness.
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Primary is the inauthentic mode of being-with, and authentic sociality comes into being by means of resoluteness (resolute choice).
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Nietzsche's prophet Zarathustra, in sharp contrast, achieves greatness only through his conviction, and through the resoluteness with which he seeks to communicate it to others.
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Her resoluteness in pursuing her goals inspired others to stay committed to their dreams.
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The manager displayed remarkable resoluteness in making decisions despite the challenges they faced.
Synonyms
Strong determination to do something despite difficulty
A strong wish to achieve something and not give up
Being firm and not giving up when trying to reach a goal
Giving time and effort to a job, purpose, or person
Strong determination to do something and not give up
A firm choice to do or stop doing something
Continuing to try despite problems or opposition
Continuing to try hard when things are difficult or take a long time
Not giving up when things are hard
Being able to keep working well for a long time
Being steady and determined in words and actions
Loyalty that stays strong in hard times
A steady loyalty to someone or something over time
A quality of not stopping, often showing harsh or strong action
A strong will to keep trying despite difficulties
Not getting tired and continuing to work very hard
A strong will to keep trying and not be defeated
Strong determination to reach a goal and not give up
Being clear and firm when you choose what to do
A refusal to change an opinion or action despite pressure
A strong refusal to change one's mind
Being very determined and not giving up
The ability to keep working without getting tired
Being willing to work hard and stay loyal to a person, job, or cause
Continuing to try and not giving up when things are difficult
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Resoluteness comes from resolute and resolve, words that share the same root as solution and originally meant 'to loosen' or 'to solve'. Over time resolve came to mean 'to make a firm decision', so resoluteness is the quality of being determined and steady in action.