Determinedness and Reluctance
Opposite meaning words
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
Reluctance is an antonym for determinedness.
Reluctance
Reluctance noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.
Determinedness is an antonym for reluctance.
Nearby Words: reluctant, reluctantly
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