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 traits rewarded in high-performing individual contributors—like decisiveness, high output, competitive drive—are not necessarily the same traits that make an effective manager.
    — Miriam Groom, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Jones flashed his decisiveness and speed on the ensuing play, gaining 14 yards on a quarterback keeper.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • Public voting accounts for 10% of the final decision, with a selection panel determining the winner.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Every lineup decision matters more than ever, so let’s dive into the Week 10 matchups and find the players who can give your team an edge.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • In other words, the letters include enough information for people to make inquiries of their own and decide if the determinations are correct.
    — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For Valerto, the experience has reinforced his belief that starting a business doesn't necessarily require extensive experience, just determination and a willingness to learn.
    — Scott Withers, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Daniel’s stoic resolve to continue the physically demanding search comes off as a tactic to prevent himself from crumbling.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Gleb, a man whose doughy good looks hide a steely resolve, finds all this out in due course.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of resolve
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“Decidedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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