decidedness

noun

Definition of decidednessnext
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose for two years he pursued the presidential nomination with an undeviating decidedness

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  1. decision
  2. determination
  3. resolve
Noun
  • The essential modern text is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that equates money with speech, resulting in an ever more corrupt system of campaign finance.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The decision appeared to catch even prosecutors by surprise, though by the time Madigan faces cross-examination, they will undoubtedly be loaded for bear.
    Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of decision
Noun
  • Others see Transnistria’s travails less as a sign of Russian retreat than of its determination to divert Moldova from its pro-European course.
    Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Nicole Cuffy Penguin Random House, March When Faruq Zaidi, a grieving Muslim journalist, seizes the chance to embed himself in a California cult, his determination to get a story pushes him into the world of its mystical leader.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Many see sanctuary cities as a human rights issue, but for conservatives the locations are often touted as . Democrats have been touting the strength of the unofficial sanctuary status, but Trump's resolve will likely provide a stress test in the coming four years.
    Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Diana is more convincing in her resolve to not take part in a lust triangle with Danni and Chase.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
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“Decidedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedness. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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