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FIRMNESS OF PURPOSE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of being resolute
Example:
it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
Synonyms:
firmness; firmness of purpose; resoluteness; resolution; resolve
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("firmness of purpose" is a kind of...):
trait (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "firmness of purpose"):
possession; self-command; self-control; self-possession; self-will; will power; willpower (the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior)
steadiness (freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct)
sturdiness (resoluteness evidenced by strength of character)
stiffness (firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action)
bullheadedness; obstinacy; obstinance; pigheadedness; self-will; stubbornness (resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires)
single-mindedness (characterized by one unified purpose)
adamance; obduracy; unyieldingness (resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible)
decision; decisiveness (the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose)
determination; purpose (the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose)
steadfastness (steadfast resolution)
