resolute
Americanadjective
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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.
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characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc..
The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.
- Synonyms:
- undaunted
adjective
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firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
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characterized by resolution; determined
a resolute answer
Related Words
See earnest 1.
Other Word Forms
- overresolute adjective
- overresoluteness noun
- resolutely adverb
- resoluteness noun
- semiresolute adjective
- semiresoluteness noun
- unresolute adjective
- unresoluteness noun
Etymology
Origin of resolute
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
Example Sentences
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"I really hope that justice will be served. I hope the president will be resolute to put in jail those accountable, whether it's his relatives or senators," she said.
From Barron's
Although this could be the rarest instrument he’ll ever play, he remains resolute: “For the rest of my life, I hope to discover new sounds every day.”
From Los Angeles Times
But Casey is resolute: “When the times get tough, people generally look to find quality.”
From Barron's
But Casey is resolute: “When the times get tough, people generally look to find quality.”
From Barron's
“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.
From MarketWatch
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