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

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

The show’s creative team was able to concentrate on making the series itself rather than second-guessing every decision to appeal to the international market.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The review describes cognitive and behavioral consequences that can include impairments in working memory, decision making and emotional regulation.

— Shahrzad Jalali, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of decision

Noun

That family history does bring with it a high level of determination to continue despite the losses and the constant threats of more attacks.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
The scale of the crackdown underscored the authorities’ determination to disrupt a fast-growing protest campaign that has mobilized thousands of young people, drawn opposition support and intensified scrutiny of Modi.

— Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

But Carney’s resolve is being tested on more than one front, after the separatist Parti Québécois won Quebec's provincial election earlier this month.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Ukraine is warning that Russia is escalating that strategy this winter to break Ukraine’s resolve in its defense.

— Laura Kelly, The Hill, 12 Oct. 2026

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decidedness

decided (on)

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