Determinedness
Determinedness noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.
Usage example: she set about her goal of landing a rich husband with such determinedness that one could not observe the proceedings with anything but the greatest admiration
Obstinacy and determinedness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstinacy" instead a noun "Determinedness".
Obstinacy
Obstinacy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Determinedness and obstinacy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Determinedness" instead a noun "Obstinacy".
Nearby Words: obstinate, obstinately
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- persistence and determinedness
- persistence and obstinacy
- perseverance and determinedness
- perseverance and obstinacy
- determination and determinedness
- determination and obstinacy
- backbone and determinedness
- backbone and obstinacy
- firmness and determinedness
- firmness and obstinacy
- resolution and determinedness
- resolution and obstinacy
- decision and determinedness
- decision and obstinacy
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