resolute

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adjective

1. firm in purpose or belief;
characterized by firmness and determination (Freq. 1)
- stood resolute against the enemy
- faced with a resolute opposition
- a resolute and unshakeable faith
• Ant:
irresolute
• Similar to:
bent, bent on, dead set, out to, determined,
desperate, do-or-die, firm, steadfast, steady, stiff,
unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering, foursquare, hell-bent,
single-minded, resolved, spartan, stalwart, stout, undaunted,
undismayed, unshaken, undeterred, undiscouraged
• See Also:
brave, courageous, decisive, purposeful
• Derivationally related forms:
resoluteness
2. characterized by quickness and firmness
- his reply was unhesitating
• Syn:
unhesitating
• Similar to:
decisive
• Derivationally related forms:
resoluteness