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    RESOLUTENESS

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    The trait of being resoluteplay

    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 ("resoluteness" is a kind of...):

    trait (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)

    Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "resoluteness"):

    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)

    Antonym:

    irresoluteness (the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose)

    Derivation:

    resolute (characterized by quickness and firmness)

    resolute (firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination)

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