resolved

[ri-zolvd]

adjective

1. firm in purpose or intent; determined.

resolved

/ rɪˈzɒlvɪdlɪ, rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

1. fixed in purpose or intention; determined

Other Word Forms

• resolvedly adverb
• resolvedness noun
• unresolved adjective
• well-resolved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resolved¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; resolve + -ed ²

Example Sentences

On Monday, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said “China is firmly resolved to defend its own legitimate and lawful rights and interests.”

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Disputes were resolved by the two team captains based on “gentlemanly” conduct.

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“China is firmly resolved to defend its own legitimate and lawful rights and interests.”

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That agreement resolved civil rights complaints — over antisemitism and bias against Muslim, Arab and pro-Palestinian students — at the Davis, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz campuses.

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Many buses in London are infested with cockroaches according to drivers, who want the issue resolved immediately.

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Related Words

• adamant 
• consistent 
• determined 
• explicit 
• flat 
• persistent 
• resolute 
• specific 
• stable 
• staunch 
• steadfast 
• steady 
• strict 
• strong 
• tenacious 
• unflinching 
• unshakable 
• unwavering 
• unyielding