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English noun: firmness of purpose

1. firmness of purpose (attribute) the trait of being resolute


SamplesHis resoluteness carried him through the battle.
It was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work.


Synonymsfirmness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve


Broader (hypernym)trait


Narrower (hyponym)adamance, bullheadedness, decision, decisiveness, determination, obduracy, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, possession, purpose, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, self-will, single-mindedness, steadfastness, steadiness, stiffness, stubbornness, sturdiness, unyieldingness, will power, willpower


Antonymsirresoluteness, irresolution









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