determination

[dih-tur-muh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən /

NOUN

perseverance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assurance boldness bravery conviction courage decision dedication energy fortitude grit persistence resolve self-confidence steadfastness tenacity valor willpower

STRONG

backbone certainty certitude constancy dauntlessness doggedness dogmatism drive fearlessness follow-through guts hardihood heart independence indomitability intrepidity nerve obstinacy pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolution single-mindedness spine spunk stubbornness

WEAK

firm-ness stiff upper lip

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cowardice diffidence fear idleness indecision indifference timidity wavering weakness

STRONG

irresolution

WEAK

beginning disinterest doubt hesitation spinelessness start vacillation

NOUN

conclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decision judgment resolve

STRONG

measurement opinion perception purpose resolution result settlement solution verdict visualization

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indecision wavering

STRONG

problem question trouble

WEAK

beginning disinterest doubt hesitation irresolution spinelessness start vacillation

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"Sivert's comeback to biathlon after a period of great hardship was a source of immense joy for everyone in the biathlon family and an inspiring demonstration of his resilience and determination," Olle Dahlin said.

From BBC

"But we're incredibly proud of her determination and the fact she has just kept going no matter what."

From BBC

But there is a shared determination to try.

From BBC

“We felt like OCR was close to making a determination. We thought we were going to be able to get a resolution in the next couple of months, early in 2025,” Duggins-Clay said.

From Salon

He also spoke of his determination to be a world champion.

From BBC

determination

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