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decidedness

noun

as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose for two years he pursued the presidential nomination with an undeviating decidedness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedness
  1. decisiveness
  2. decision
  3. determination
  4. resolve
Noun
  • The window to capitalize on these moves is narrow, demanding precision and decisiveness.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Cousins’ decisiveness and awareness are key traits Las Vegas wants Mendoza to observe and learn to emulate.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • Rådström, a Swede, was surprised by the layers of hierarchy at the German company and the sheer volume of decisions that crossed her desk as CEO.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The session ended with the decision on de Moraes postponed possibly until mid-December.
    — MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • Fourth, the law needs to give homeowners enough time to challenge incorrect determinations.
    — Michael Wolfe, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Their admirable determination makes Diamantis’ flight from the United States baffling for us and humiliating for them.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Ukraine has ramped up its attacks on Russian oil facilities and logistics hubs in recent months, seeking to raise the cost of the war for Russia and test Putin's resolve to continue the conflict.
    — Sam Meredith,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The blasts just across the Danube are a reminder of how close war is to NATO territory — at a time many fear Russian President Vladimir Putin might want to test the alliance’s resolve.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolve
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“Decidedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedness. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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