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resolute

[rez-uh-loot]

adjective

  1. 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.

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  2. characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc..

    The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.

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resolute

/ ˈɛəˌː /

adjective

  1. firm in purpose or belief; steadfast

  2. characterized by resolution; determined

    a resolute answer

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • resolutely adverb
  • resoluteness noun
  • overresolute adjective
  • overresoluteness noun
  • semiresolute adjective
  • semiresoluteness noun
  • unresolute adjective
  • unresoluteness noun
  • ˈˌܳٱ adverb
  • ˈˌܳٱԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of resolute1

First recorded in 1375–1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525–35 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin DZūٳܲ, past participle of the verb resolvere resolve
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of resolute1

C16: from Latin resolutus , from resolvere to resolve
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But others are more resolute in their belief that the nation is irreparable.

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“When the Church has a brave, revolutionary, resolute pope – qualities none of which I possess,” he says.

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China has promised "resolute countermeasures", which are likely to hurt US companies trying to sell into the huge Chinese market.

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But China's Commerce Ministry immediately called the move "a typical act of unilateral bullying" and pledged to take "resolute countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests".

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"This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender, while our clients have acted with resolute dignity throughout," she said.

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