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

The office will also submit an annual report to the Legislature on the overall picture of discrimination in schools, including the number of complaints, how they were resolved, and their outcomes.

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Parliament wrote to Ms Lungu again, but instead of resuming her duties, she requested more time until the court case over the burial was resolved.

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Equally, after the midterms, the uncertainty has been resolved and markets can re-focus on fundamentals, with a clearer view on the policy agenda,” he adds.

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Several hours later, Dhillon posted that the issue had been resolved.

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The end of the dispute comes after YouTube TV resolved weeks of similarly tense negotiations with Disney, allowing it to return the entertainment giant’s networks to its subscribers.

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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