decisiveness meaning

decisiveness as a noun

1. the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
   • a man of unusual decisiveness

   Synonyms: decision

   Opposite: indecisiveness

   Type of: resoluteness

   Related forms: decisive

2. the quality of being final or definitely settled
   • the finality of death

   Synonyms: finality, conclusiveness

   Type of: determinateness

   Related forms: decisive

decisiveness in a sentence

• Don't underestimate her decisiveness!
• He is lacking in decisiveness.
• I admire your decisiveness.
• The fundamental character traits of this woman were pride, decisiveness, and courage.
• You lack decisiveness, Tom.

How to pronounce decisiveness

decisiveness is pronounced /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.