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decisiveness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of decisiveness

firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose

moved with speed and decisiveness in investigating the charges

Synonyms of decisiveness

decidedness, decision, determination, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, stick-to-itiveness

Words Related to decisiveness

doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity

certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness

alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness

backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand

Near Antonyms of decisiveness

doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty

aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

Antonyms of decisiveness

hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation

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