res·o·lute (r z  -l t , rz-lt)adj. Firm or determined; unwavering. [Middle English, dissolved, dissolute, from Latin resol  tus, relaxed, past participle of resolvere, to relax, untie; see resolve.]res o·lutely adv.res o·luteness n. |
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| Noun | 1. |  resoluteness - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature self-command, self-possession, will power, willpower, self-will, self-control, possession - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior steadiness - freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct; "He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said" sturdiness - resoluteness evidenced by strength of character; "sturdiness of moral principle" stiffness - firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action; "a charming host without any touch of stiffness or pomposity" bullheadedness, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness, obstinacy, obstinance - resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires single-mindedness - characterized by one unified purpose decisiveness, decision - the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness" determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" steadfastness - steadfast resolution irresoluteness, irresolution - the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose |
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resoluteness
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