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

Other Word Forms

• resolutely adverb
• resoluteness noun
• overresolute adjective
• overresoluteness noun
• semiresolute adjective
• semiresoluteness noun
• unresolute adjective
• unresoluteness noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of resolute¹

C16: from Latin resolutus , from resolvere to _resolve

Synonym Study

See earnest ¹.

Example Sentences

But Casey is resolute: “When the times get tough, people generally look to find quality.”

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But Casey is resolute: “When the times get tough, people generally look to find quality.”

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“We shall have no more atlases covered in dust,” she said, in a voice so firm and resolute that, for once, the children found they had no choice but to do as they were told.

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“We are resolute in our belief that there is a well-defined place in the market for Target,” UBS analyst Michael Lasser said in a note last week.

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Other locals are more resolute in their opposition.

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Related Words

• adamant 
• bold 
• courageous 
• obstinate 
• persistent 
• relentless 
• serious 
• staunch 
• steadfast 
• strong 
• stubborn 
• tenacious 
• uncompromising 
• unflinching 
• unshakable 
• unwavering 
• unyielding