resolute
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A determined person.
Pronunciation
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ˈɹɛzəlut
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Definition
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noun
A determined person; one showing resolution.
An Inuit hamlet on Cornwallis Island, Nunavut.
adjective
Firm, unyielding, determined.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
More ways to use resolute
- “Stood resolute against the enemy.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: firm or unyielding or determined
Antonyms
Sense: firm or unyielding or determined
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