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- Dictionaryresolute/ˈrɛzəl(j)uːt/
adjective
- 1. admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering: "she was resolute and unswerving"
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Essentially, when you resolve a question or problem, you come to a conclusion, and once you've reached a conclusion you can proceed to act. So in your New Year's resolutions, you resolve—or make up your mind—to do something.
resolute We must remain resolute in the face of opposition. single-minded She was single-minded and uncompromising in her work. See more results »
If you describe someone as resolute, you approve of them because they are very determined not to change their mind or not to give up a course of action. Voters perceive him as a decisive and resolute international leader. He described the situation as very dangerous and called for resolute action.
Some common synonyms of resolute are constant, faithful, loyal, staunch, and steadfast. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose. When is it sensible to use constant instead of resolute?
Being resolute, moving on when something doesn't work without fretting over every single mistake and setback takes guts, but brings the greatest results. From Huffington Post A sahib has got to act like a sahib; he has got to appear resolute , to know his own mind and do definite things.
Use the adjective resolute to describe a purposeful and determined person, someone who wants to do something very much, and won't let anything get in the way.
Resolute definition: firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion. See examples of RESOLUTE used in a sentence.
Definition of resolute adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. strong and determined. His resolute leadership was admired by many. He became even more resolute in his opposition to the plan. Her voice sounded calm and resolute.
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective resolute, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
If you describe someone as resolute, you approve of them because they are very determined not to change their mind or not to give up a course of action.
