die Entschlossenheit
Translation
determination, resolve, decisiveness
Examples
Sie zeigte große Entschlossenheit.
She showed great determination.
Seine Entschlossenheit führte zum Erfolg.
His resolve led to success.
Grammar Patterns
determination ((to do sth.)) determination to do sth. His determination to win was obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entschiedenheit (decisiveness), Willenskraft (willpower); Antonyms: Unentschlossenheit (indecisiveness)
Etymology
Composed of 'entschlossen' (determined) and the suffix '-heit' (similar to '-ness' or '-hood'), creating the abstract noun for the state of being determined.
Memory Tips
Imagine you've 'closed' (from 'schließen') the door on doubt. You are now 'entschlossen' and have 'Entschlossenheit'.