decisiveness

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
  2. noun the quality of being final or definitely settled

Etymology

From decisive + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

decision

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
resoluteness
Opposite (antonyms)
indecisiveness

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