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RESOLUTE

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RESOLUTE (adjective)
  The adjective RESOLUTE has 2 senses:

1. firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
2. characterized by quickness and firmness

  Familiarity information: RESOLUTE used as an adjective is rare.


English dictionary: Word details


RESOLUTE (adjective)


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Meaning:

Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

Context examples:

stood resolute against the enemy / faced with a resolute opposition / a resolute and unshakeable faith

Similar:

undaunted; undismayed; unshaken (unshaken in purpose)

stalwart; stout (dependable)

spartan (resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity)

resolved; single-minded (determined)

hell-bent (recklessly determined)

foursquare (characterized by firm and unwavering conviction)

firm; steadfast; steady; stiff; unbendable; unfaltering; unshakable; unwavering (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable)

desperate; do-or-die (desperately determined)

determined (characterized by great determination)

bent; bent on; dead set; intent on; out to (fixed in your purpose)

undeterred; undiscouraged (not deterred)

Also:

purposeful (serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal)

decisive (determining or having the power to determine an outcome)

brave; courageous (possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching)

Antonym:

irresolute (uncertain how to act or proceed)


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Meaning:

Characterized by quickness and firmness

Synonyms:

unhesitating; resolute

Context example:

his reply was unhesitating

Similar:

decisive (characterized by decision and firmness)


English Proverbs
"Give a dog a bad name and hang him."
(English proverb)
"Two watermelons can’t be grabbed in one hand."
(Afghanistan proverb)
"People follow the winner."
(Arabic proverb)
"A fine rain still soaks you to the bone, but no one takes it seriously."
(Corsican proverb)


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