resolute (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def firm in purpose or belief
def characterized by firmness and determination
examples stood resolute against the enemy
faced with a resolute opposition
a resolute and unshakeable faith
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Also see brave, courageous; decisive; purposeful
Derivationally related form resolute → resoluteness
Antonym resolute → irresolute
Similar to bent, bent on(p), dead set(p), out to(p); determined; desperate, do-or-die(a); firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering; foursquare; hell-bent; single-minded, resolved; spartan; stalwart, stout; undaunted, undismayed, unshaken; undeterred, undiscouraged
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Also see brave, courageous; decisive; purposeful
Similar to bent, bent on(p), dead set(p), out to(p); determined; desperate, do-or-die(a); firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering; foursquare; hell-bent; single-minded, resolved; spartan; stalwart, stout; undaunted, undismayed, unshaken; undeterred, undiscouraged
Antonym irresolute → resolute
Derived from adjective resolutely → resolute
Derivationally related form resoluteness → resolute

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