resolution

[rez-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən /

NOUN

determination, strong will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decision settlement verdict

STRONG

aim boldness constancy courage dauntlessness declaration dedication doggedness earnestness energy firmness fortitude guts heart immovability intent intention judgment mettle moxie obstinacy perseverance pluck purpose purposefulness relentlessness resoluteness resolve sincerity spirit spunk staunchness steadfastness stubbornness tenacity willpower

WEAK

decidedness fixed purpose purposiveness staying power

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indecision

STRONG

apathy cowardice fear flexibility idleness insincerity instability irresolution laziness lethargy timidity weakness

WEAK

compliance problem question trouble

NOUN

answer, judgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion decision finding motion outcome proposal proposition recommendation settlement solution verdict

STRONG

analysis assertion breakdown call declaration determination dissection elucidation end exposition interpretation nod presentation recitation resolve solving ticket upshot

WEAK

pay dirt quick fix sorting out unravelling working out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning condemnation indecision

STRONG

cause denial origin start

WEAK

compliance problem question trouble weakness

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The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity".

From BBC

While America’s economic backdrop remains relatively strong, “without clear resolution on the conflict and stabilization in energy markets, it’s hard to see a sustained move higher,” said Mark Hackett, Nationwide’s chief market strategist.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors’ main focus will remain on developments in the Middle East to see whether a resolution to the war looks possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UK's foreign minister Yvette Cooper urged a "swift resolution to this conflict that restores regional stability".

From Barron's

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