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resolved

American  
[ri-zolvd] / rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

  1. firm in purpose or intent; determined.

resolved British  
/ rɪˈzɒlvɪdlɪ, rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

  1. fixed in purpose or intention; determined

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of resolved

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

Example Sentences

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The argument was seemingly never resolved, as both teams ended up playing in black.

From Barron's

Before the case was resolved, the daughter turned 18 and cut off contact with Ms. Sayed.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it’s often an issue that needs to be resolved and is a primary purpose for the meeting in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal

In short, while the SaaS-led scare may be overblown, the root questions that prompted it can’t be easily dismissed or resolved.

From Barron's

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that he believed there was still a chance the dispute could be resolved diplomatically "based on a win-win game".

From BBC

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