resolute

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈrɛzəˌluːt/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Firmly determined or resolved; unwavering in purpose, intention, or action; showing or expressing determination.; Characterized by firmness and determination; not easily discouraged or deterred; steadfast.; Marked by a fixed or unyielding quality; unflinching in the face of difficulty or opposition.; Having come to a definite decision; settled or determined in mind.; Archaic: resolved or settled; having reached a conclusion or decision.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more resolute Superlative: most resolute

Collocations

resolute inremain resoluteresolute determinationresolute supportresolute actionresolute opposition

Derivatives

resolutelyresolutenessresolutionresolveirresoluteirresolutelyirresoluteness

Synonyms

determinedsteadfastunwaveringfirmunyieldingtenaciousunflinching

Antonyms

irresoluteindecisivewaveringvacillatingunresolved

Commonly confused

resolve
EN: 'Resolve' is a verb (to decide firmly) or a noun (determination); 'resolute' is the adjective form describing someone who is firmly determined.
resolution
EN: 'Resolution' is the noun (a firm decision or the quality of being resolute); 'resolute' is the adjective describing a person or action.

Spelling tips

EN: Do not confuse 'resolute' (adjective) with 'resolve' (verb/noun). Note the '-ute' ending, not '-ute' vs '-olve'.

💬 Examples

  1. She was resolute in her decision to pursue a career in medicine despite the obstacles.

  2. The resolute soldiers held their position against the enemy advance.

  3. His resolute silence during the interrogation frustrated the investigators.

  4. After much deliberation, he became resolute about leaving the company.

  5. The matter was resolute, and no further debate was entertained.