DECIDEDNESS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

Black got the start and ran for 33 yards on eight carries, showing the decisiveness and explosiveness the 49ers liked about him during his time helping Indiana win a national championship last season.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
At times, Arsenal have lacked the decisiveness to move players on, even when the timing is uncomfortable.

— Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of decisiveness

Noun

The sheriff’s office later declined to say why that determination was made, when the remains were found or who found them when asked by CNN.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The United States has extremely capable engineers, manufacturing expertise and a lot of determination.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

Despite his resolve to be gentler and kinder than Cotton, Hank still struggles to articulate his unconditional love to his son, Bobby.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
After surviving a ferocious first half to trail only 13-12, the All Blacks' resolve hardened by new coach Dave Rennie and age-old ability to produce something from nothing turned a tense contest into a rout by five tries to South Africa's one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of resolve

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decided (on)

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