resolute
/'rezəlu:t/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Firm and determined in purpose or belief: Describes someone who is unwavering and decisive in their decisions or actions.
- Characterized by quickness and firmness: Indicates a quality of being prompt and steadfast, without hesitation.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She was resolute in her decision to finish the project on time.
- The team remained resolute despite facing numerous challenges.
- His resolute leadership inspired confidence in the group.
Advanced Usage
- "To stand resolute": To remain firm and unwavering in the face of opposition or difficulty.
- The small nation stood resolute against the invading forces.
- "Resolute opposition": Strong, determined, and unwavering disagreement or resistance.
- The policy change met with resolute opposition from the community.
Variants and Related Words
- Resolutely (adverb): In a firm and determined manner.
- He resolutely refused to compromise his principles.
- Resolution (noun): The quality of being resolute; a firm decision.
- She tackled the problem with great resolution.
Synonyms
- Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
- Unwavering: Steady or resolute; not wavering.
- Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Antonyms
- Irresolute: Hesitant; uncertain; showing or feeling hesitancy.
- Indecisive: Not able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
- Vacillating: Alternating between different opinions or actions; indecisive.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Resolute in one's convictions": Firmly holding to one's beliefs or principles.
- Throughout the trial, he remained resolute in his convictions.
Adjective
- characterized by quickness and firmness
- his reply was unhesitating
- firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
- stood resolute against the enemy
- faced with a resolute opposition
- a resolute and unshakeable faith