hellbent

[hel-bent]

adjective

1. stubbornly or recklessly determined.

2. going at terrific speed.

adverb

1. in a hellbent manner; with reckless determination; at full speed.

hellbent

/ ˌhɛlˈbɛnt /

adjective

1. informal,  strongly or rashly intent

Word History and Origins

Origin of hellbent¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; hell + bent ¹

Example Sentences

Now the conservatives are hellbent on challenging the politicians who pushed them out over South Carolinians’ reproductive rights.

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“Everyone is hellbent on sticking together because they think there’s strength and validation in numbers, but that’s not true,” says Arielle Scarcella, a 39-year-old Brooklyn-based YouTuber who frequently posts videos critiquing gender theory and trans activism to her 800,000 followers.

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The farmer said he was "hellbent" on keeping the horses there as it was a "family tradition".

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Each delivers their justifications straight to the camera in harsh ultra-close-ups, hellbent on convincing the audience to agree with them.

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Project manager Peter Jones said the company was "hellbent" on delivering the promise of greener steelmaking in south Wales.

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