decisiveness
Americannoun
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the quality of determining an outcome or of settling or resolving a question.
All the facts point to the decisiveness of that battle, to it being the turning point of the war.
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the characteristic or practice of deciding or acting without hesitation; resoluteness.
When buying real estate, decisiveness and patience are a rare but valuable and complementary combination.
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the quality of being unquestionable or definite.
This was the team’s most complete effort yet, as demonstrated by the decisiveness of the win—an impressive 62–21!
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Decisiveness may not be enough, however, when every direction for the speaker appears to lead to a dead end.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024
Decisiveness in Washington is giving way to extended deliberations.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023
Decisiveness is not just a trait of the wealthy but one of the most important qualities a leader needs to possess.
From Time • Dec. 8, 2015
Even if they don’t come through, they still hold their heads high because they grasp one immutable truth: Decisiveness is the antidote to regret.
From Forbes • Oct. 31, 2013
Decisiveness in affairs and in moments of peril he had, but where Ann was concerned he became easily unsure, and as McGregor said, "wabbled awful."
From Westways by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)
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