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resolution

[rez-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən /
NOUN
determination, strong will
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decision settlement verdict
STRONG
aim boldness constancy courage dauntlessness declaration dedication doggedness earnestness energy firmness fortitude guts heart immovability intent intention judgment mettle moxie obstinacy perseverance pluck purpose purposefulness relentlessness resoluteness resolve sincerity spirit spunk staunchness steadfastness stubbornness tenacity willpower
WEAK
decidedness fixed purpose purposiveness staying power
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indecision
STRONG
apathy cowardice fear flexibility idleness insincerity instability irresolution laziness lethargy timidity weakness
WEAK
compliance problem question trouble
NOUN
answer, judgment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion decision finding motion outcome proposal proposition recommendation settlement solution verdict
STRONG
analysis assertion breakdown call declaration determination dissection elucidation end exposition interpretation nod presentation recitation resolve solving ticket upshot
WEAK
pay dirt quick fix sorting out unravelling working out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning condemnation indecision
STRONG
cause denial origin start
WEAK
compliance problem question trouble weakness

Example Sentences

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The United Arab Emirates pushed the U.N. resolution, proposed by Bahrain, to give hesitant states the fig leaf they might need to act.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“While nothing can undo the loss of Zayde, this resolution spares his loved ones from having to relive these horrific events through a lengthy and painful jury trial.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"We are sincerely trying to come to a resolution to this dispute in everyone's interest, but however close we might have seemed this time, we are still not there yet."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The UN Security Council is to vote Tuesday for a resolution addressing Iran's threats to the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic sources told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

And, in spite of my rock-hard heart and its resolution, I felt a lump of sadness coming up from my chest into my throat.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan