German word

Entschlossenheit

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈʃlɔsn̩haɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine noundetermination

Example

Ich bewundere seine Entschlossenheit.

I admire his determination.

Illustration for Entschlossenheit (determination)

More examples

In schwierigen Zeiten bewies sie Entschlossenheit und führte das Team zum Erfolg.

In difficult times, she demonstrated determination and led the team to success.

Core concept

A person holds firmly to a chosen course and continues despite resistance.

Common phrases

  • große Entschlossenheit zeigen

    show great determination

  • mit Entschlossenheit handeln

    act with determination

Similar words

Entschluss: A specific decision to carry out an action or choice.
Zielstrebigkeit: A steady, planned effort to keep pursuing a goal.
Willensstärke: The inner strength to uphold one's will despite hardship or temptation.
Entschiedenheit: A quality of showing a clear attitude or judgment without hesitation.

Definition in German

Die innere Bereitschaft, einen Entschluss zu fassen und ihn beharrlich umzusetzen.

Word origin

Entschlossenheit is formed from entschlossen, meaning resolved, with the abstract-noun suffix -heit; entschlossen is the past participle of entschließen.

Usage tips

  • Entschlossenheit names the quality of being determined, whereas Entschluss usually names the particular decision itself.

Other meanings

  • decisivenessnoun
  • firmnessnoun

Opposites

  • Unentschlossenheitindecisionnoun
  • Zögerlichkeithesitationnoun

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