resolutely

[ rez-uh-loot-lee, rez-uh-loot- ]

/ ˈrɛz əˌlut li, ˌrɛz əˈlut- /

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adverb

in a determined or firm manner:After more than 120 days on strike, the union continues to resolutely reject management’s demands for reductions in the workers' collective bargaining agreement and pension plan.

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Origin of resolutely

resolute + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM resolutely

o·ver·res·o·lute·ly, adverbsem·i·res·o·lute·ly, adverbun·res·o·lute·ly, adverb

Words nearby resolutely

resoil, resojet engine, resole, resoluble, resolute, resolutely, resolution, resolutioner, resolutive, resolvable, resolve

How to use resolutely in a sentence

Leaders of the AIAW wanted to provide more opportunities for women, but they were resolutely focused on being inclusive, educational, participatory and staunchly amateur.
Title IX Gave Women More Chances To Coach In College. But It Gave Even More Opportunities To Men.|Dvora Meyers|June 23, 2022|FiveThirtyEight
Although it possessed unique qualities just as any day does, Saturday seemed plausibly, resolutely and essentially springlike.
Saturday was the 100th day of the year, and warm, as such a day should be|Martin Weil|April 11, 2021|Washington Post
Despite all of this, Abbott resolutely opened the door for everyone to go back to normal, sending local officials scrambling to impose their own new limits.
The Texas Governor Reaches for Culture War to Dodge Blackout Criticism|Philip Elliott|March 4, 2021|TIme
By resolutely shunning money, his campaign forged alternative tactics, all of which were explained in detail on Healey's blog.
How to Run a Statewide Campaign on $38|Michael Ames|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He is determined to fulfill his mission of Christian charity, it appears, and he remains resolutely upbeat.
Fleeing Israeli Troops, Gaza Muslims Find Refuge in a Christian Church|Jesse Rosenfeld|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The mob itself remained resolutely resistant to the gay rights movement.
A True Tough Guy: The Mafia, Gays, and Michael Sam’s Boyfriend|Michael Daly|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The Kremlin is resolutely determined to struggle for the independence of South and Eastern Ukraine,” he said.
Alexander Dugin: The Crazy Ideologue of the New Russian Empire|Oleg Shynkarenko|April 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Wahl then stared resolutely at the camera for a full five seconds before the network cut to a commercial break.
Exclusive: RT Anchor Liz Wahl Explains Why She Quit|James Kirchick|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The spirit groaned within her, and she went resolutely forward, passing the Winter Palace Hotel.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
Appreciating, however that he was expected to explain, he went resolutely back to the task.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
Bruce, however, had resolutely restricted himself to the tactics of defence; but the anticipation was a natural one enough.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison
But when the crash came, Jessie had put the Captain resolutely aside with her other friends.
The Weight of the Crown|Fred M. White
Matt had the revolver in his hand, and as he waited and watched his fingers closed resolutely on the stock.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews