resoluteness

res·o·lute

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rez-uh-loot]
- /ˈrɛz əˌlut/
- /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rez-uh-loot]
- /ˈrɛz əˌlut/

Definitions of resoluteness word

adjective resoluteness firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute. 1
adjective resoluteness characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters. 1

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Origin of resoluteness

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525-35 for current senses; late Middle English < Latin resolūtus, past participle of resolvere to resolve

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Parts of speech for Resoluteness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Resoluteness

resoluteness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for resoluteness

noun resoluteness

adulthood — Adulthood is the state of being an adult.
assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
conclusiveness — serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing: conclusive evidence.
confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
decision — When you make a decision, you choose what should be done or which is the best of various possible actions.

All 21 Synonyms of resoluteness

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