Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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The form on the Test arena has been accompanied by a reorganisation of the domestic game that has opened old wounds and inflicted fresh ones, with no resolution in sight.

From BBC

Nuclear talks held in Oman between the U.S. and Iran on Friday initially offered a glimmer of hope for progress toward a resolution that could help ease tensions between the two nations.

From MarketWatch

Last year, about 75% of Americans fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, according to a Vanguard survey.

From MarketWatch

But she still being investigated by HM Revenue and Customs over tax on her second home, with no sign of a final resolution being reached yet.

From BBC

For people who committed to an unprocessed food diet as a New Year's resolution, research suggests the change may guide food choices in a surprising way.

From Science Daily

resolution

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