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RESOLUTE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does resolute mean?

• 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.

Dictionary entry details

• RESOLUTE (adjective)

Sense 1

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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)

Sense 2

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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)

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