resolute

/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/

adj 2noun 2name 1

Collocations

ADJ.

cheerful, future, low, open, swift

VERB + RESOLUTE

fight, remained, think

RESOLUTE + NOUN

decision, determination, innocence, pursuit

PREP.

about, in, with

Definitions

adj

Firm, unyielding, determined.

She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.

He was resolute in his decision to stay.

Convinced; satisfied; sure.

noun

A determined person; one showing resolution.

A projection onto an arbitrary vector.

vector resolute

name

An Inuit hamlet on Cornwallis Island, Nunavut.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — characterized by quickness and firmness

unhesitating

Antonyms

irresolute

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.

Wiktionary

He was resolute in his decision to stay.

Wiktionary

Edward is at hand, / Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.

Wiktionary

vector resolute

Wiktionary

Tom is resolute.

Tatoeba · #2236836

I think I'm resolute.

Tatoeba · #4046547

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, resolute is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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