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Definition of authoritativeness

authoritativeness

/əˈθɔːr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪv.nəs/
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Adverb:authoritatively
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Adjective:authoritative
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authoritativeness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality of being reliable, accurate, and worthy of trust or respect due to recognized expertise.

Example

"The encyclopedic volume was praised by historians for its unmatched scholarly authoritativeness."

2

The quality of showing confident self-assurance and commanding respect or obedience.

Example

"She spoke with a calm authoritativeness that immediately quieted the restless auditorium."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'authoritativeness' (possessing reliable expertise or legitimate command) with 'authoritarianism' (enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom).

• Rhymes for authoritativeness

• Nearby Words

authoritarianism
authoritative
authoritatively
authoritativeness
authority
authorization
authorize

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Authoritativeness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/authoritativeness
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