Resolute meaning

rĕzə-lo͝ot, rĕzə-lo͝ot
Having or showing a fixed, firm purpose; determined; resolved; unwavering.
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Firm or determined; unwavering.
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She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.

He was resolute in his decision to stay.

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The definition of resolute is being firm and unwavering in your convictions.

An example of resolute is when you just keep trying and trying to learn piano no matter what setbacks you face.

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Origin of resolute

  • Middle English dissolved, dissolute from Latin resolūtus relaxed past participle of resolvere to relax, untie resolve

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin resolutus (past participle of resolvō).

    From Wiktionary

Resolute Sentence Examples

  • She entered the room with resolute steps.

  • But he was not resolute in his opposition.

  • A resolute shrug indicated his search was futile.

  • The look of his eyes was resolute, calm, and animatedly alert, as never before.

  • But Grant was as resolute as ever.

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