DETERMINEDNESS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

determinedness

noun

as in determination

firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose she set about her goal of turning her hobby into a business with such determinedness that one could not observe the proceedings with anything but the greatest admiration

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Noun

The 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant shot to death on his way to his Bronx school recently wrote in his diary about his determination to continue his studies and find success in America.

— Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
All of those assertions, however, rested on the critical determinations made by the scientists handling the storage chapter.

— Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

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
While Whitman has no grocery experience and little retail experience (from her time as CEO of eBay), she was brought in by Albertsons for her turnaround chops and decisiveness.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of decisiveness

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Lakshmana’s resolve to follow Rama’s instructions is tested when Maricha, acting on Ravana’s orders, assumes the form of a golden deer and wanders within sight of Rama’s hermitage to catch Sita’s attention.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Because freedom of navigation was viewed as a fundamental principle of the global order, assembling large groups committed to upholding this pillar was intended to demonstrate international resolve and isolate the bad actor.

— Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026

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