resolution | Definition of resolution

Synonyms and Antonyms of resolution

1 a position arrived at after consideration

her resolution to become a vegetarian is based on what she recently learned about modern farming practices

Synonyms of resolution

award, call, conclusion, decision, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment (or judgement), opinion, verdict

Words Related to resolution

behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, directive, edict, instruction, mandate, order, word

last word, say-so

adjudication, disposition, doom, finding, ruling, sentence

choice, option, selection

belief, conviction, eye, feeling, mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, view

Near Antonyms of resolution

deadlock, draw, halt, stalemate, standoff, tie

2 firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose

that athlete's resolution to win is amazing

Synonyms of resolution

decidedness, decision, decisiveness, determination, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolve, stick-to-itiveness

Words Related to resolution

doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity

certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness

alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness

backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand

Near Antonyms of resolution

doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty

aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

Antonyms of resolution

hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation