Sihikindlus
Sihikindlus is an Estonian noun describing a personality trait characterized by steadfast determination to achieve a goal. It denotes the tendency to pursue a plan with persistence, often despite obstacles or delays. The term can carry positive or negative connotations depending on the context: it may signal admirable perseverance, but also stubborn inflexibility.
The word is formed from siht ("aim, target") and the suffix -kindlus, which in Estonian commonly renders
In usage, sihikindlus is applied to individuals, teams, or organizations that stay the course to reach their
Sihikindlus is a standard term in Estonian-language psychology, management discourse, and journalism, and it appears in
See also: vastupidavus (resilience), visadus (perseverance), kangekaelsus (stubbornness).