The meaning of Resolute

adjective

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Usage examples:

He is adamant that he is not going to resign

noun

A legendary rock or mineral to which many properties were attributed, formerly associated with diamond or lodestone.

Usage examples:

As for the magical metal, asiceton, it sounds like adamant.

adjective

Unwilling to be persuaded to change an opinion or decision

Usage examples:

She was adamant about becoming a dancer., the mayor adamantly refused to consider a tax increase.

adjective

(of a quality) definite; unquestionable.

Usage examples:

The sunshine is a decided improvement

verb

Come or bring to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.

Usage examples:

She decided that she liked him

adjective

Clear; certain

Usage examples:

There’s been a decided improvement in subway service., he was decidedly careful about what he told …

adjective

Done consciously and intentionally.

Usage examples:

A deliberate attempt to provoke conflict

verb

Engage in long and careful consideration.

Usage examples:

She deliberated over the menu

adjective

(of an action or a decision) intentional or planned, often with the result of being harmful to someone

Usage examples:

A deliberate insult, he accused her of writing deliberate untruths., [ i ] the jury deliberated for…

adjective

Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Usage examples:

Alina was determined to be heard

verb

Cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature.

Usage examples:

It will be her mental attitude that determines her future

adjective

Showing the strong desire to follow a particular plan of action even if it is difficult

Usage examples:

A very determined young man, she had a determined look on her face., [ + to infinitive ] i’m determ…

adjective

Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.

Usage examples:

An earnest student

noun

A thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come.

Usage examples:

The very deliberateness of their disguise is an earnest of their real aloofness

adjective

Sincere and serious

Usage examples:

She made an earnest attempt to convert me to her point of view., work on the building began, in ear…

adjective

Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.

Usage examples:

The bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard

verb

Make more solid or resilient.

Usage examples:

How can i firm up a sagging bustline?

adverb

In a resolute and determined manner.

Usage examples:

The chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies

adjective

Fastened securely in position.

Usage examples:

A fixed iron ladder down the port side

verb

Fasten (something) securely in a particular place or position.

Usage examples:

They had candles fixed to their helmets

adjective

Not changing

Usage examples:

A fixed stare, a fixed address, she stared fixedly at the screen.

adjective

Insisting on or demanding something; not allowing refusal.

Usage examples:

Tony's soft, insistent questioning

adjective

Firmly saying that something must be true or done

Usage examples:

Insistent demands/appeals/signals, the teacher is insistent that the school is not to blame for the…

noun

Intention or purpose.

Usage examples:

With alarm she realized his intent

adjective

Determined to do (something).

Usage examples:

The government was intent on achieving greater efficiency

adjective

Brave and resolute, especially in a difficult situation.

Usage examples:

A manful attempt to smile

adjective

Having or showing determination or resolve.

Usage examples:

The purposeful stride of a great barrister

adjective

Aimed at achieving something; determined

Usage examples:

He desired to lead a more purposeful life., the purposeful destruction of historic sites

adjective

Having or done with a purpose.

Usage examples:

Teaching is a purposive activity

adjective

Done with the aim of achieving a particular thing

Usage examples:

Can we ascribe purposive behaviour to a gene?, the courts should adopt a purposive approach to the …

adjective

Firmly determined to do something.

Usage examples:

Constance was resolved not to cry

verb

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Usage examples:

The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days

adjective

Strongly determined

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] we’re resolved to get together more often.

verb

Put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position.

Usage examples:

Delaney set the mug of tea down

noun

A group or collection of things that belong together or resemble one another or are usually found together.

Usage examples:

A set of false teeth

verb

Variant spelling of sett.

adjective

Only doing things that relate to one activity or interest

Usage examples:

She is single-minded in her pursuit of her studies.

adjective

Loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

Usage examples:

He remained a stalwart supporter of the cause

noun

A loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.

Usage examples:

The stalwarts of the labour party

adjective

Very loyal and committed in attitude.

Usage examples:

A staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby

verb

Stop or restrict (a flow of blood) from a wound.

Usage examples:

He staunched the blood with whatever came to hand

adjective

Strongly loyal to a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions

Usage examples:

A staunch defender of free speech, she staunchly supports the party’s candidates., mike pressed har…

adjective

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

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Steadfast loyalty

adjective

Staying the same for a long time; not changing or losing purpose

Usage examples:

Steadfast beliefs, a steadfast friend

adjective

Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.

Usage examples:

They were undaunted by the huge amount of work needed

adjective

Not frightened or discouraged, despite problems or lack of success

Usage examples:

Undaunted by the cold and the rain, we continued our hike.

adjective

Not changing or becoming weaker; steady or constant.

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Unswerving loyalty

adjective

Not wavering; steady or resolute.

Usage examples:

She fixed him with an unwavering stare

adjective

Never moving or looking away from something

Usage examples:

She met his unwavering stare., her belief in the project has been unwavering.