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resoluteness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the trait of being resolute

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • his resoluteness carried him through the battle
  • it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution

Antonyms: irresoluteness

Broader terms: trait

Narrower terms: 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

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English resolute Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English resoluteness From resolute + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: odhodlanost — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Finnish: päättäväisyys — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • French: détermination — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • French: résolution — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • German: Entschiedenheit — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Greek: αποφασιστικότητα (apofasistikótita) — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Occitan: resolucion — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Occitan: determinacion — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Romanian: hotărâre — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Romanian: fermitate — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Romanian: neșovăință — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Romanian: (forță de) decizie — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Russian: реши́тельность (rešítelʹnostʹ) — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Spanish: tesón — state or characteristic of being resolute
  • Swedish: beslutsamhet — state or characteristic of being resolute