decidedness

Our first objection to these criticisms is their undue strength and decidedness of language, which proclaims prejudice and animus on the part of the writer.

Strong, vigorous good sense, an earnest, straightforward desire to do their duty, a decidedness in forming opinions, and a plainness, not to say bluntness, in expressing them, belong to all alike.

His reputation for erudition, and his high standing at Cambridge, commanded respect; and his sound, shrewd sense, his thorough straightforwardness and hatred of all cant and unreality, his genial manner and his decidedness, made his advice very effective.

Mrs. Wade felt an inexplicable hurt at the decidedness of little Rose's preference for Martin.

We desiderate in all things the sharp decidedness of the verdict of a jury—Guilty or Not Guilty.