| Noun | 1. | resoluteness - the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature decisiveness, decision - the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness" determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" | |