resolute

[US]/'rezəluːt/
[UK]/'rɛzəlut/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. determined and firm in purpose

Example Sentences

she was resolute and unswerving.

He was resolute in carrying out his plan.

he was resolute to retort the charge of treason on his foes.

The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.

She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Despite facing many challenges, he was resolute in his determination to succeed.

The team showed a resolute defense in the final minutes of the game.

She has a resolute attitude towards overcoming obstacles in her career.

The resolute leader guided the company through tough times with determination.

He made a resolute promise to never give up on his goals.

The resolute decision to expand the business was met with mixed reactions.

Despite the criticism, she remained resolute in her beliefs.

The resolute action taken by the government helped stabilize the economy.

He faced the challenge with a resolute determination to overcome it.

Real-world Examples

The committee demanded a “resolute strike” against “violent terrorist forces”.

Source: The Economist - China

Miss Morstan's demeanour was as resolute and collected as ever.

Source: The Sign of the Four

731. I acutely and resolutely refuted the brutal persecution of mute commuter.

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She was white to the lips, but she looked resolute.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Despite the opposition from his family, he remained resolute in his decision.

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China's resolute opposition against the use of chemical weapons.

Source: CRI Online September 2013 Collection

Finally, near a ranch, resolute wranglers roped the reckless ruminant.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2022 Collection

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged a resolute response.

Source: NPR News October 2022 Compilation

The Puma helicopter crashed as it was landing at NATO's resolute support mission headquarters.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation October 2015

He sits behind the resolute desk and sends his ballot to Florida, number one.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2020 Collection

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