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decisiveness

[ US /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ ]
[ UK /dɪsˈa‍ɪsɪvnəs/ ]
NOUN
  1. the quality of being final or definitely settled
    the finality of death
  2. the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
    a man of unusual decisiveness

How To Use decisiveness In A Sentence

  • Those who say that he lacks decisiveness in his actions should reflect upon the decisions he made during our darkest hours.
  • His supporters admire his decisiveness.
  • Threats of a bomb or a threat on the life of a hostage can't be accepted, but the speed and decisiveness of the onrush might just so distract the terrorists that they are overpowered before a hostage is killed.
  • She thinks decisiveness comes from having adequate information about the matters at hand.
  • Most people admire decisiveness and despise vacillation.
  • Some years ago, I was in Judge Gladys Kessler's courtroom and admired the crisp decisiveness of her judicial temperament.
  • But he -- that's one point where the label indecisiveness can be stuck to him in a sense. Adlai Stevenson: His Life and Legacy
  • The new FDA commissioner is demonstrating an impressive decisiveness and understanding of agency bureaucracy.
  • The mayor was criticized by radical reformers for his indecisiveness.
  • Formed officially in 1775, the American Field Artillery has been the kingpin in the decisiveness of every key battle in which our country has participated.
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