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resoluteness

resoluteness

1 6.0
The quality of staying very determined and not changing your mind when things are difficult
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛzəluːtnəs/
translation icon : resolución
  • His resoluteness to stand up for what he believed in earned him the respect of his peers.

Examples

  • 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.

    Academic text (2017)
  • This gives a character of resoluteness and creativity to nurses' actions.

    Academic text (2010)
  • This resoluteness would be more firmly grounded if it formed part of a mission from another realm.

    Academic text (2016)
  • It has started to announce the resoluteness of its political will to come to the aid of the needy through the aid route.

    Academic text (2018)
  • In the inaugural ceremony, he urged the participants not to be deterred by the Military Government's restrictions and to act with resoluteness.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Primary is the inauthentic mode of being-with, and authentic sociality comes into being by means of resoluteness (resolute choice).

    Academic text (2016)
  • 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.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Her resoluteness in pursuing her goals inspired others to stay committed to their dreams.

  • The manager displayed remarkable resoluteness in making decisions despite the challenges they faced.

Synonyms

will
vsresoluteness
871 2.6

Strong determination to do something despite difficulty

is the steady quality of unwavering purpose rather than choice power
purpose
vsresoluteness
295 3.5

A strong wish to achieve something and not give up

is the unchanging firmness behind pursuing that aim
determination
vsresoluteness
142 3.0

Being firm and not giving up when trying to reach a goal

is about steady, unwavering purpose rather than personal force
dedication
vsresoluteness
117 3.9

Giving time and effort to a job, purpose, or person

is focused on firm intent rather than emotional or loyal devotion
resolve
vsresoluteness
92 4.4

Strong determination to do something and not give up

is the ongoing quality of staying firm over many situations
resolution
vsresoluteness
73 3.5

A firm choice to do or stop doing something

is steadier commitment over time rather than a single firm decision
persistence
vsresoluteness
52 4.1

Continuing to try despite problems or opposition

is the guiding firmness behind that steady continuation
perseverance
vsresoluteness
42 4.1

Continuing to try hard when things are difficult or take a long time

is firm, unwavering purpose rather than long continued effort
tenacity
vsresoluteness
31 6.0

Not giving up when things are hard

is firm intent rather than focus on continued struggle
staying power
vsresoluteness
19 5.0

Being able to keep working well for a long time

is the inner firmness that guides sustained endurance rather than stamina
firmness
vsresoluteness
5 3.5

Being steady and determined in words and actions

is focused more on firm intent rather than general steadiness
steadfastness
vsresoluteness
4 5.9

Loyalty that stays strong in hard times

is firm purpose in action rather than loyalty or faithfulness
constancy
vsresoluteness
4 5.3

A steady loyalty to someone or something over time

is firm purposeful action rather than lasting loyalty or unchanged belief
relentlessness
vsresoluteness
2 7.5

A quality of not stopping, often showing harsh or strong action

is firm resolve focused on purpose rather than harsh persistence
doggedness
vsresoluteness
1 6.5

A strong will to keep trying despite difficulties

is the firm intention behind actions rather than the long struggle
indefatigability
vsresoluteness
  • Formal
1 9.9

Not getting tired and continuing to work very hard

is steady firmness of purpose rather than physical tirelessness
indomitability
vsresoluteness
1 9.4

A strong will to keep trying and not be defeated

is firm purposeful action, not necessarily about being unconquerable
firmness of purpose
vsresoluteness
4.6

Strong determination to reach a goal and not give up

is the general quality of staying firm across actions
decidedness
vsresoluteness
6.5

Being clear and firm when you choose what to do

is the broader trait of staying unwavering beyond single choices
unyieldingness
vsresoluteness
8.1

A refusal to change an opinion or action despite pressure

includes firmness of purpose but stresses refusal to yield
adamancy
vsresoluteness
8.8

A strong refusal to change one's mind

is determined action that may allow reconsideration in some cases
pertinacity
vsresoluteness
  • Formal
9.9

Being very determined and not giving up

is firm purpose but not necessarily stubborn or obstinate
indefatigableness
vsresoluteness
  • Formal
9.9

The ability to keep working without getting tired

is unwavering intent rather than emphasis on physical endurance
committedness
vsresoluteness
6.5

Being willing to work hard and stay loyal to a person, job, or cause

is firm uncompromising purpose rather than personal devotion
persistency
vsresoluteness
6.4

Continuing to try and not giving up when things are difficult

is the firm quality behind actions rather than the act of persisting

Antonyms

296 4.0

Not being sure about what will happen or what to do

19 3.4

Not able to make a choice quickly or with confidence

Not being able to make firm decisions

How Determined

resolve
92 4.4
resoluteness
1 6.0
determination
142 3.0

Surface Forms

resoluteness singular

Morphology

resoluteness = resolute (transparent) = resolute + ness

Derived directly from the adjective 'resolute' with the productive noun-forming suffix '-ness' to mean the quality of being resolute.

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.