resolute
firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.
Origin of resolute
1synonym study For resolute
Other words for resolute
Other words from resolute
- res·o·lute·ly [rez-uh-loot-lee, rez-uh-loot-], /ˈrɛz əˌlut li, ˌrɛz əˈlut-/, adverb
- res·o·lute·ness, noun
- o·ver·res·o·lute, adjective
- o·ver·res·o·lute·ness, noun
- sem·i·res·o·lute, adjective
- sem·i·res·o·lute·ness, noun
- un·res·o·lute, adjective
- un·res·o·lute·ness, noun
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How to use resolute in a sentence
Her prayers were answered when she was able to refinance her mortgage, and Teresa, resolute, had the saint inked on her neck.
A Crisis of Undiagnosed Cancers Is Emerging in the Pandemic’s Second Year | by Duaa Eldeib, video by Alex Garcia | May 4, 2021 | ProPublicaI am resolute that we’re going to make progress, so if there are more things we can do to hasten that, we certainly will look at those.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Says California Is Cracking Down on Oil Spills. But Our Reporting Shows Many Are Still Flowing. | by Janet Wilson, The Desert Sun | September 24, 2020 | ProPublicaTonight, he left much of that baggage behind, giving a masterful performance that was strong, resolute and even hopeful.
Joe Biden Appealed To 2 Different Audiences In His Acceptance Speech – 2 Experts Discuss Which Punches Landed | LGBTQ-Editor | August 22, 2020 | No Straight NewsAt our core, charitable organizations are powered by the fires of idealism and a resolute belief in humanity’s kinder attributes.
Why a year later, the Business Roundtable’s updated statement of purpose is more relevant than ever | jakemeth | August 19, 2020 | FortuneHer pallid young face, brow sweating with fear and pain, yet resolute and stiff with sorrow, makes you want to cry.
At the same time, the administration has been keen to show itself as tough, practical and resolute.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Says Talks with the U.S. Are Futile | IranWire | August 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs she prepares to do her mandatory army service next year she is resolute about what Israel should do.
The stress was taking a visible toll, but she remained resolute at her core.
To show we will be resolute in bringing people who harm Americans to justice, and standing steadfast during these protests.
But, instead of following up their victory, the half-resolute rioters camped near Guadalupe for the night.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanA resolute push for quite a short period now might reconstruct the entire basis of our collective human life.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsThey walked silently down the lane together, Gilbert sullen and mortified, Dorothy pitying but resolute.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieLeo II, pope, died; an able and resolute pontiff; established the kiss of peace at the mass, and the use of holy water.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellLady Kirton's last words halted, for his look startled even her in its resolute sternness.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
British Dictionary definitions for resolute
/ (ˈrɛzəˌluːt) /
firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
characterized by resolution; determined: a resolute answer
Origin of resolute
1Derived forms of resolute
- resolutely, adverb
- resoluteness, noun
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