Determinedness and Vacillation
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
Vacillation is an antonym for determinedness.
Vacillation
Vacillation noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
Determinedness is an antonym for vacillation.
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