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resolute [ˈrɛzəˌluːt] adj
1. firm in purpose or belief; steadfast 2. characterized by resolution; determined a resolute answer [from Latin resolutus, from resolvere to resolve] resolutely adv resoluteness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
resolute adjective determined, set, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, relentless, stubborn, stalwart, staunch, persevering, inflexible, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unbending, unshakable, unshaken a decisive and resolute international leader weak, doubtful, unresolved, undecided, unsteady, undetermined, irresolute Translations resolute [ˈrezəluːt] ADJ [person] → resuelto, decidido; [opposition, refusal, faith] → firme to take resolute action → actuar con resolución or firmeza I am resolute in my opposition to these proposals → me opongo firmemente a estas propuestas the government is resolute in countering terrorism → el gobierno lucha con firmeza contra el terrorismo resolute adj → energisch, entschlossen; answer, refusal → entschieden, bestimmt; to take resolute action → energisch vorgehen; to be resolute in something → entschieden in etw (dat) → sein; to be resolute in doing something → etw mit Entschlossenheit tun resolute [ˈrɛzəluːt] adj (frm) → risoluto/a resolute [ˈrɛzəluːt] adj (frm) → risoluto/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Ox took under his patronage the next term of life, and therefore man in his middle age is fond of work, devoted to labor, and resolute to amass wealth and to husband his resources. She had a large, firm, masculine mouth and jaw; prominent, piercing, resolute brown eyes; and thick, coal-black hair, growing unusually low down on her forehead. It has been my aim to make the character of "Magdalen," which personifies this struggle, a pathetic character even in its perversity and its error; and I have tried hard to attain this result by the least obtrusive and the least artificial of all means -- by a resolute adherence throughout to the truth as it is in Nature. |
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