Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Firm or determined; unwavering.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In mathematics, the specifically directed component of a vector.
- Separated; loose; broken up; dissolved.
- Convinced; satisfied; certain.
- Resolving; convincing; satisfying.
- Having a fixed resolve; determined; hence, bold; firm; steady; constantin pursuing a purpose.
- Synonyms Decided, fixed, unshaken, unwavering, stanch, undaunted, steadfast; the place of resolute among such words is determined by its fundamental idea, that of a fixed will or put pose, and its acquired idea, that of a firm front and bold action presented to opposers or resistors. It is therefore a high word in the field of will and courage. See
decision . - noun A resolute or determined person.
- noun Repayment; redelivery.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete One who is resolute; hence, a desperado.
- noun obsolete Redelivery; repayment.
- adjective Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.
- adjective obsolete Convinced; satisfied; sure.
- adjective obsolete Resolving, or explaining.
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- adjective
Firm ,unyielding ,determined .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective characterized by quickness and firmness
- adjective firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Still hoarse, she was pale but calm, her expression resolute rather than afraid.
Shameless KAREN ROBARDS 2010
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Still hoarse, she was pale but calm, her expression resolute rather than afraid.
Shameless KAREN ROBARDS 2010
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Dante met her gaze, his deep brown eyes steady, his expression resolute.
Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
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Dante met her gaze, his deep brown eyes steady, his expression resolute.
Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
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Dante met her gaze, his deep brown eyes steady, his expression resolute.
Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
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Dante met her gaze, his deep brown eyes steady, his expression resolute.
Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
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In the meantime, he will tell you in resolute tones that he has a job to do.
Brave Hearth 2010
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The coalition is encouraged by President Obama's commitment and we remain resolute to empowering the Afghan people to reject the insurgency and build their own future.
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As an industry, we need to remain resolute in what we believe in and confident that our wines can hold up with their unique style intact.
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As an industry, we need to remain resolute in what we believe in and confident that our wines can hold up with their unique style intact.
LENNDEVOURS: 2007
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The contact made Hugo's mind just that more open to me, and I could tell that he was anxious but resolute. -Charlaine Harris, Living Dead in Dallas
December 11, 2010