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Decisiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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decisiveness

 

[ dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in decision-making

Decisiveness is the ability to make clear and quick decisions, without hesitating or being indecisive. It is a quality that involves being firm, determined, and resolute in making choices.

Synonyms

assertiveness, determination, firmness, resolution

Examples of usage

  • He showed great decisiveness in choosing the best course of action.
  • Her decisiveness in crisis situations is highly valued by her team.
  • Decisiveness is a key trait for effective leadership.
  • His decisiveness in negotiations helped to reach a successful agreement.
  • The project's success was attributed to the team's decisiveness in problem-solving.

Translations

Translations of the word "decisiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decisão

🇮🇳 निर्णयशीलता

🇩🇪 Entschlusskraft

🇮🇩 ketegasan

🇺🇦 рішучість

🇵🇱 decydowanie

🇯🇵 決断力

🇫🇷 décision

🇪🇸 decisión

🇹🇷 kararlılık

🇰🇷 결단력

🇸🇦 حسم

🇨🇿 rozhodnost

🇸🇰 rozhodnosť

🇨🇳 决断力

🇸🇮 odločnost

🇮🇸 ákvörðun

🇰🇿 шешімділік

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 qətiyyət

🇲🇽 decisión

Etymology

The word 'decisiveness' originates from the verb 'decide' which comes from the Old French word 'decider' and the Latin word 'decidere', meaning 'to cut off'. The concept of decisiveness has been valued throughout history, as it reflects the ability to take decisive action and make important choices. In various cultures and societies, decisiveness has been associated with leadership, confidence, and effectiveness.

See also: decidability, decidable, decide, decided, decider, deciding, decision, decisive, decisively, indecisive, undecided.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,318 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.