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resolute

[rez-uh-loot]

adjective

  1. firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.

    Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.

    Synonyms: fixed, steadfast, firm
  2. characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc..

    The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.

    Synonyms: undaunted


resolute

/ ˈrɛzəˌluːt /

adjective

  1. firm in purpose or belief; steadfast

  2. characterized by resolution; determined

    a resolute answer

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Other Word Forms

  • resolutely adverb
  • resoluteness noun
  • overresolute adjective
  • overresoluteness noun
  • semiresolute adjective
  • semiresoluteness noun
  • unresolute adjective
  • unresoluteness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of resolute1

First recorded in 1375–1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525–35 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin resolūtus, past participle of the verb resolvere resolve
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Word History and Origins

Origin of resolute1

C16: from Latin resolutus , from resolvere to resolve
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Example Sentences

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In his post, Zelensky also called for "action" from the West, saying: "We've heard resolute statements from Europe and America – and it's high time to turn them all into reality."

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“In this state, our state of mind must be resolute,” said Newsom.

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And yet the prime minister, who still helms an enormous Commons majority, has a resolute focus on who the singular enemy is.

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“We are resolute in our determination to avoid a government shutdown and address the Republican healthcare crisis,” they said.

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They wanted to shield the respectability of their networks, which made them more resolute when confronted with political attacks.

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