Decidedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /di-ˈsī-dəd/ de·cid·ed

Meaning & Definition of Decidedness

Decidedness (adjective)

  1. unquestionable
  2. free from doubt or wavering

Decidedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose

    "for two years he pursued the presidential nomination with an undeviating decidedness"

    similar: decision, decisiveness, determination, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, stick-to-itiveness
    related: doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity, certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness, alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness, backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand
    opposite: hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation
    near: doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty, aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

Related Entry: Decided (adjective)

Decided is a different word from Decidedness. The synonyms below are for decided, not for decidedness.

  1. not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

    "a decided hint of perfume on her skin"

    similar: apparent, bald, bald-faced, barefaced, bright-line, broad, clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, distinct, evident, lucid, luculent, luminous, manifest, nonambiguous, obvious, open-and-shut, palpable, patent, pellucid, perspicuous, plain, ringing, straightforward, transparent, unambiguous, unambivalent, unequivocal, unmistakable
    related: cognizable, cognoscible, comprehendible, comprehensible, digestible, fathomable, graspable, intelligible, knowable, understandable, self-evident, self-explanatory, clean-cut, simple, tidy, uncomplicated, overt, undisguised, appreciable, perceptible, recognizable, sensible, tangible, discernible, noticeable, observable, visible, black-and-white, explicit, trenchant, well-defined, clean, decipherable, fair, legible, readable
    opposite: ambiguous, clouded, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, indistinct, mysterious, nonobvious, obfuscated, obscure, unapparent, unclarified, unclear
    near: incomprehensible, indecipherable, unfathomable, unintelligible, unknowable, impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indiscernible, insensible, cloudy, gauzy, gray, hazy, imprecise, indefinite, indeterminate, misty, murky, nebulous, noncommittal, sketchy, slippery, subtle, vague, illegible, undecipherable, unreadable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Decidedness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Decidedness:

decision, decisiveness, determination, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, stick-to-itiveness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Decidedness

Words with the opposite meaning of Decidedness:

hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation

Related Words for Decidedness

doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity, certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness, alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness, backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand

Near Antonyms of Decidedness

doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty, aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

Word Forms of Decidedness

Derived words: decidedly (adverb), decidedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Decidedness

from past participle of decide

First known use: 1790

Frequently Asked Questions about Decidedness

What does "Decidedness" mean?

"Decidedness" means unquestionable. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: unquestionable.

What is another word for "Decidedness"?

Other words for "Decidedness" include decision, decisiveness, determination, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness and resoluteness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Decidedness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Decidedness"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Decidedness". Common alternatives include decision, decisiveness, determination, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution and resolve.

What is the opposite of "Decidedness"?

Antonyms of "Decidedness" include hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution and vacillation. Near antonyms include doubt, incertitude, indetermination and uncertainty.

How do you use "Decidedness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Decidedness" in a sentence: "for two years he pursued the presidential nomination with an undeviating decidedness".

Is "Decidedness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Decidedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Decidedness"?

"Decidedness" is pronounced /di-ˈsī-dəd/ and divided into syllables as de·cid·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Decidedness"?

"Decidedness" comes from from past participle of decide. First known use: 1790.