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Firmness of purpose   /fˈərmnəs əv pˈərpəs/   Listen
Firmness of purpose

noun
1.
The trait of being resolute.  Synonyms: firmness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve.  "It was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"






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"Firmness of purpose" Quotes from Famous Books



... emotions, firmness of purpose, cheerfulness of outlook and vigor of thought and memory, then the tired man, worn out by work or a long vigil, is changed in character. Such a person in the majority of cases is irritable, showing lack of control and emotion; he slackens in his life's purposes, ...
— The Foundations of Personality • Abraham Myerson



Words linked to "Firmness of purpose" :   resoluteness, obduracy, self-control, decisiveness, self-possession, trait, firmness, resolve, self-command, obstinacy, stubbornness, steadfastness, determination, self-will, obstinance, purpose, willpower, steadiness, will power, decision, irresoluteness, stiffness, bullheadedness, unyieldingness, pigheadedness, single-mindedness, resolution, sturdiness, possession, adamance



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