What is "resolute" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does resolute mean in English? Meaning of resolute definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "resolute" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "resolute": firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

Adjective

  • Meaning: firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
  • Example: stood resolute against the enemy faced with a resolute opposition a resolute and unshakeable faith
  • Synonyms: resolute
  • Antonyms: irresolute
  • Similar: bent bent on dead set desperate determined do-or-die firm foursquare hell-bent out to resolved single-minded spartan stalwart steadfast steady stiff stout unbendable undaunted undeterred undiscouraged undismayed unfaltering unshakable unshaken unwavering
  • Also see: brave courageous decisive purposeful
  • Meaning of "resolute": characterized by quickness and firmness

    Adjective

  • Meaning: characterized by quickness and firmness
  • Example: his reply was unhesitating
  • Synonyms: resolute unhesitating
  • Similar: decisive
  • Adjective: Firm, unyielding, determined. She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances. He was resolute in his decision to stay. Shakespeare Edward is at hand, / Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. Emily Dickinson, ‘I’m the little “Heart’s Ease”!’ (poem): If the Coward Bumble Bee / In his chimney corner stay, / I, must resoluter be! 2011 April 10, Alistair Magowan, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle”, BBC Sport: Villa had plenty of opportunities to make the game safe after a shaky start and despite not reaching any great heights, they were resolute enough to take control of the game in the second half.Shakespeare Edward is at hand, / Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.Emily Dickinson, ‘I’m the little “Heart’s Ease”!’ (poem): If the Coward Bumble Bee / In his chimney corner stay, / I, must resoluter be!2011 April 10, Alistair Magowan, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle”, BBC Sport: Villa had plenty of opportunities to make the game safe after a shaky start and despite not reaching any great heights, they were resolute enough to take control of the game in the second half.(obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.
  • Synonyms:

    uncompromising, stubborn, unshakable, strong, bold, steadfast, tenacious, unflinching, unwavering, persistent, unyielding, obstinate, serious, staunch, adamant, courageous, relentless, constant, decided, dogged, faithful, firm, fixed, immutable, inflexible, intrepid, loyal, persevering, purposeful, set, settled, steady, unbending, unchanging, undaunted, unfaltering, unflagging, unshaken, valiant, true, dead set on, intent upon, meaning business, persisting, resolved,

    Antonyms:

    willing, complacent, irresolute, cowardly, meek, timid, unreliable, submissive, cautious, cooperative, flexible, yielding, weak, agreeable, soft, afraid, fearful, shy, light, surrendering, wavering,

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