resoluteness vs decision

decision vs resoluteness

resoluteness and decision both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
resoluteness	Yes	No	No	No
decision	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, decision is a hyponym of resoluteness; that is, decision is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resoluteness:

resoluteness: the trait of being resolute
decision: the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

Other hyponyms of resoluteness include possession, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower, steadiness, sturdiness, stiffness, bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness, single-mindedness, adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness, decisiveness, determination, purpose, steadfastness.

resoluteness (noun)	decision (noun)
the trait of being resolute	the act of making up your mind about something
	the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
	a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
	the outcome of a game or contest
	(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred

Difference between resoluteness and decision

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