resolute
[ rez-uh-loot ]
/ ˈrɛz əˌlut /
adjective
firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.
Origin of resolute
1375–1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525–35 for current senses; late Middle English < Latin
resolūtus, past participle of
resolvere to
resolve
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British Dictionary definitions for resolutely
resolute
/ (ˈrɛzəˌluːt) /
adjective
firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
characterized by resolution; determined
a resolute answer
Derived forms of resolute
resolutely, adverb resoluteness, nounWord Origin for resolute
C16: from Latin
resolutus, from
resolvere to
resolve