Synonyms of determination

determination

noun

di-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 

1

as in decision

firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose

the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decision
• decisiveness
• resolve
• persistence
• persistency
• resoluteness
• resolution
• readiness
• purposefulness
• certainty
• confidence
• firmness
• decidedness
• granite
• determinedness
• perseverance
• tenacity
• stick-to-itiveness
• gameness
• stubbornness
• doggedness
• tenaciousness
• obstinacy
• eagerness
• certitude
• obduracy
• grit
• fortitude
• sureness
• alacrity
• obstinateness
• iron
• backbone
• obdurateness
• sand
• pluck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hesitation
• indecision
• vacillation
• uncertainty
• doubt
• irresolution
• indecisiveness
• reluctance
• unwillingness
• irresoluteness
• indetermination
• incertitude
• disinclination
• aversion
• indisposition

2

as in opinion

a position arrived at after consideration

a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decision
• opinion
• verdict
• conclusion
• judgment
• resolution
• diagnosis
• award
• view
• call
• ruling
• finding
• deliverance
• choice
• mandate
• instruction
• decree
• order
• adjudication
• disposition
• conviction
• sentence
• selection
• belief
• consensus
• directive
• dictate
• option
• word
• edict
• charge
• behest
• commandment
• last word
• mind
• feeling
• say-so
• sentiment
• persuasion
• notion
• doom
• eye

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tie
• draw
• halt
• deadlock
• stalemate
• standoff

3

as in deduction

an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning

his determination of the truth of the matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deduction
• inference
• conclusion
• decision
• consequence
• assumption
• induction
• verdict
• diagnosis
• resolution
• ruling
• eduction
• judgment
• guess
• sequitur
• conjecture
• presumption
• deliverance
• surmise
• supposition

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of determination

The sanctions determination and its public interpretation must remain separate. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Israeli officials had not had time to fully vet the information or reach their own determination about how credible the intelligence was, the sources said, but chose to share it given how quickly the president was set to depart. — Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

That Crowley came from behind to win was a testament to Evers’ grit and determination to keep the nomination from Hong, whom Evers said was unlikely to win in November, and to how terrible of a campaigner Hong turned out to be in the home stretch. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Of course eventually this decision causes conflict when things get really rough for Elizabeth, her determination finally getting the best of her. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026