noun
the trait of being resolute
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his resoluteness carried him through the battle
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it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
• Syn: ↑firmness, ↑firmness of purpose, ↑resolve, ↑resolution
• Ant: ↑irresoluteness
• Hypernyms: ↑trait
• Hyponyms:
↑self-control, ↑self-possession, ↑possession, ↑willpower, ↑will power, ↑self-command, ↑self-will, ↑steadiness, ↑sturdiness, ↑stiffness, ↑stubbornness, ↑bullheadedness, ↑obstinacy, ↑obstinance, ↑pigheadedness, ↑single-mindedness, ↑adamance, ↑obduracy, ↑unyieldingness, ↑decisiveness, ↑decision, ↑determination, ↑purpose, ↑steadfastness
Useful english dictionary. 2012.