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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Those sources are resolute in the face of discomfort among Labour MPs.
From BBC
But on Wednesday, he told the BBC he was resolute in his views.
From BBC
Regardless, Operation Desert Storm was a decisive victory, in part thanks to resolute and thoughtful leaders such as Mr. Hertling.
Home Office Minister Alex Norris said the UK was "resolute" in protecting the nation's interests and that "significant" time had been spent building defensive systems in the eastern Mediterranean.
From BBC
"This government stands resolute in our resolve to counter foreign interference activity targeting the UK from any state actor," he told MPs.
From BBC
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