resolved
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of resolved
Explanation
If you're resolved, you're strongly determined. If you've made a resolved decision, it won't be easy to change your mind. You can also use this adjective to mean "answered," like a resolved equation in math class or a resolved dilemma that's finally been settled. More often, you'll use it to mean "with resolve," or "with purpose." You'll be more intimidated by a debate opponent who has a resolved expression on her face than one who looks uncertain. Resolved comes from the verb resolve, which means "determine," but originally meant "melt or dissolve."
Vocabulary lists containing resolved
Warm-up, List 1
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African Town
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Queen Elizabeth I, "Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" (1588)
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Example Sentences
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That trajectory still leaves the central bank with little room for comfort, especially as the war in the Middle East remains a long way from being resolved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
For those whose complaints have not been resolved, though, there is frustration.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The stock market typically drops in the face of that uncertainty, and then rallies once that uncertainty gets resolved.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Interestingly, history teaches us that it doesn’t seem to matter to the stock market which party dominates in the midterm elections; it tends to rally regardless, once premidterm uncertainty gets resolved.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
He might be reprimanded for what he did—might even lose his job, but he resolved not to regret it.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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