decisiveness

/dɪˈsaɪsɪvnɪs/
/dɪˈsaɪsɪvnɛs/
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Definitions of decisiveness
  1. noun
    the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
    “a man of unusual decisiveness”
    synonyms: decision
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    antonyms:
    indecisiveness
    the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
    type of:
    firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve
    the trait of being resolute
  2. noun
    the quality of being final or definitely settled
    synonyms: conclusiveness, finality
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    type of:
    definiteness, determinateness
    the quality of being predictable with great confidence
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