resolved
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of resolved
Explanation
If you're resolved, you're strongly determined. If you've made a resolved decision, it won't be easy to change your mind. You can also use this adjective to mean "answered," like a resolved equation in math class or a resolved dilemma that's finally been settled. More often, you'll use it to mean "with resolve," or "with purpose." You'll be more intimidated by a debate opponent who has a resolved expression on her face than one who looks uncertain. Resolved comes from the verb resolve, which means "determine," but originally meant "melt or dissolve."
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Example Sentences
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“Courts cannot enjoin implementation of Executive Orders that leave open material issues that still need to be resolved by agencies,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
That issue will end up getting resolved by courts or even Congress.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Dollar Index’s flag led to a test of support at the breakout point, and was resolved in the direction of the uptrend that preceded it to confirm the long-term breakout.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
The problems began to appear around the same time as an alert from Amazon Web Services that some servers were facing issues, however this has since been resolved, external.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Educational scheme or Course established by Mr. Wopsle’s great-aunt may be resolved into the following synopsis.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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