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 judge noted that her ruling was not a final determination that the government maintained an unlawful policy. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Judge Faruqui seemed skeptical of the objection, saying that the testimony appeared to be directly relevant to his eventual determination of whether there is sufficient probable cause for the charges. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Vuksanovic credited the surprise to the determination of the student movement. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Darkness was all around me, but my determination and curiosity propelled me toward exploring the unknown. — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026