Antonyms for determination
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dih-tur-muh-ney-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən |
Definition of determination
Origin :- mid-14c., "decision, sentence," from Old French déterminacion (14c.) "determination, settlement, definition," from Latin determinationem (nominative determinatio) "conclusion, boundary," noun of action from past participle stem of determinare (see determine).
- As "a bringing to an end" (especilly of a suit at law), late 15c. As "fixed direction toward a goal," from 1650s, originally in physics or anatomy; metaphoric sense "fixation of will" is from 1680s; that of "quality of being resolute" is from 1822.
- noun perseverance
- noun conclusion
- Let us renew our determination, our courage, and our strength.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- "No," the bride replied, and there was determination in the monosyllable.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Lines 44 and 45 announce Marduk's determination to build Babylon.
- Extract from : « The Babylonian Legends of the Creation » by British Museum
- The tribesmen displayed the greatest boldness and determination.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- My determination was confirmed at this instant by the appearance of Lady Geraldine.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- "I want some things," repeated Lucy Ann, with determination.
- Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
- Her cheeks were deep crimson, and she bit her lip with determination.
- Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
- That was an injustice and a determination to hurt my feelings.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- "Certainly not," said I; and after having uttered this determination, I was more at ease.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- The worse he grew, the more rigid and inflexible he became in his determination.
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
Synonyms for determination
- assurance
- backbone
- boldness
- bravery
- certainty
- certitude
- constancy
- conviction
- courage
- dauntlessness
- decision
- dedication
- doggedness
- dogmatism
- drive
- energy
- fearlessness
- firm-ness
- fortitude
- grit
- guts
- hardihood
- heart
- independence
- indomitability
- intrepidity
- judgment
- measurement
- nerve
- obstinacy
- opinion
- perception
- persistence
- pluck
- purpose
- purposefulness
- resoluteness
- resolution
- resolve
- result
- self-confidence
- settlement
- single-mindedness
- solution
- spine
- spunk
- steadfastness
- stiff upper lip
- stubbornness
- tenacity
- valor
- verdict
- visualization
- willpower
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