Meaning of RESOLUTE
| Pronunciation: | | 'rezu`loot
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- [adj] characterized by quickness and firmness; "his reply was unhesitating"
- [adj] 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"
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| | Synonyms: | | bent, bent on(p), dead set(p), decisive, desperate, determined, do-or-die(a), firm, foursquare, hell-bent, intent on(p), out to(p), resolved, single-minded, spartan, stalwart, steadfast, steady, stout, unbendable, undaunted, undeterred, undiscouraged, undismayed, unfaltering, unhesitating, unshakable, unshaken, unwavering |
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| | Antonyms: | | irresolute | | |
| | See Also: | | brave, courageous, fearless, purposeful | |
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\Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F. r['e]solu. The L.
resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated,
effeminate. See {Resolve}, v. t. & i.]
1. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a
determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.
Edward is at hand, Ready to fight; therefore be
resolute. --Shak.
2. Convinced; satisfied; sure. [Obs.]
3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand.
[Obs.]
Syn: Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant;
persevering; firm; bold; unshaken.
\Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), n.
1. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado. [Obs.] --Shak.
2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] ``Yearly resolutes,
deductions, and payments.'' --Bp. Burnet.
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