deadset
Definition
- Adjective:
- Firmly determined: "deadset" describes a state of being absolutely determined or resolute about something, often used with "on" to indicate a specific goal or action.
- Committed: It can also mean being strongly committed to a particular course of action or outcome.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She is deadset on becoming a doctor, no matter the obstacles. (She is firmly determined to achieve this goal.)
- The team is deadset on winning the championship this year. (The team is absolutely committed to winning.)
- He was deadset against the proposal from the start. (He was strongly opposed to it.)
Advanced Usage
"deadset on (something)": to be completely determined to do or achieve something.
- The child was deadset on getting a puppy for his birthday. (The child was resolute about this desire.)
"deadset against (something)": to be strongly opposed to something.
- Her parents were deadset against her moving abroad. (Her parents were firmly opposed to the idea.)
Variants and Related Words
- Deadset can also function as an adverb in Australian English, meaning "definitely" or "absolutely", though this is less common.
- "Are you coming?" "Deadset." (Yes, absolutely.)
Synonyms
- Determined: having a strong will to achieve something.
- Resolute: admirably purposeful and unwavering.
- Committed: dedicated to a cause or activity.
Related Idioms
Set in one's ways: fixed in one's habits or opinions, often implying stubbornness (similar to "deadset" in determination but not goal-specific).
- He is set in his ways and won't change his mind. (He is stubbornly fixed.)
Hell-bent on: completely determined to do something, often with a negative or reckless connotation.
- She was hell-bent on finishing the race despite her injury. (She was recklessly determined.)