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authoritativeness

 

[ əˈθɒrɪteɪtɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a professional setting

The quality of being trusted and respected as an authority in a particular field or subject. It is the ability to inspire confidence and obedience in others, based on expertise and credibility.

Synonyms

credibility, expertise, leadership, trustworthiness

Examples of usage

  • Her authoritativeness on the subject of climate change made her a sought-after speaker at international conferences.
  • The authoritativeness of the CEO's leadership style helped the company navigate through challenging times.
  • His authoritativeness in the courtroom commanded respect from both colleagues and clients.
  • The authoritativeness of the professor's research findings was recognized by peers in the academic community.
  • Authoritativeness is crucial for effective decision-making and team management in a professional environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "authoritativeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autoridade

🇮🇳 प्रामाणिकता

🇩🇪 Autorität

🇮🇩 otoritas

🇺🇦 авторитетність

🇵🇱 autorytatywność

🇯🇵 権威

🇫🇷 autorité

🇪🇸 autoridad

🇹🇷 otorite

🇰🇷 권위

🇸🇦 السلطة

🇨🇿 autorita

🇸🇰 autorita

🇨🇳 权威

🇸🇮 avtoriteta

🇮🇸 vald

🇰🇿 билік

🇬🇪 ავტორიტეტულობა

🇦🇿 səlahiyyətlilik

🇲🇽 autoridad

Etymology

The word 'authoritativeness' stems from the noun 'authority,' which originated from the Latin word 'auctoritas,' meaning 'influence' or 'command.' Throughout history, authority has been a fundamental concept in governance, leadership, and expertise. Authoritativeness emphasizes the credibility, expertise, and trustworthiness of an individual in a specific field or subject, highlighting their ability to inspire confidence and obedience. In professional settings, authoritativeness plays a crucial role in decision-making, leadership, and establishing credibility among peers and colleagues.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,672, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.