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ˈrɛz əˌlutres·o·lute

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Wiktionary4.0 / 1 vote

  1. resoluteadjective

    Antonyms:
    irresolute

  2. resoluteadjective

    Antonyms:
    irresolute

English Synonyms and Antonyms1.0 / 2 votes

  1. resolute

    The headstrong person is not to be stopped in his own course of action, while the obstinate and stubborn is not to be driven to another's way. The headstrong act; the obstinate and stubborn may simply refuse to stir. The most amiable person may be obstinate on some one point; the stubborn person is for the most part habitually so; we speak of obstinate determination, stubborn resistance. Stubborn is the term most frequently applied to the lower animals and inanimate things. Refractory implies more activity of resistance; the stubborn horse balks; the refractory animal plunges, rears, and kicks; metals that resist ordinary processes of reduction are termed refractory. One is obdurate who adheres to his purpose in spite of appeals that would move any tender-hearted or right-minded person. Contumacious refers to a proud and insolent defiance of authority, as of the summons of a court. Pertinacious demand is contrasted with obstinate refusal. The unyielding conduct which we approve we call decided, firm, inflexible, resolute; that which we condemn we are apt to term headstrong, obstinate, stubborn. Compare PERVERSE.

    Synonyms:
    contumacious, decided, determined, dogged, firm, fixed, headstrong, heady, immovable, indomitable, inflexible, intractable, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, persistent, pertinacious, refractory, resolved, stubborn, unconquerable, unflinching, unyielding

    Antonyms:
    amenable, complaisant, compliant, docile, dutiful, gentle, irresolute, obedient, pliable, pliant, submissive, teachable, tractable, undecided, wavering, yielding

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. resoluteadjective

    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"

    Synonyms:
    unhesitating

    Antonyms:
    infirm, weak-kneed, irresolute, unstable, vacillant, discouraged, vacillating, indecisive, wavering

  2. unhesitating, resoluteadjective

    characterized by quickness and firmness

    "his reply was unhesitating"

    Synonyms:
    unhesitating

    Antonyms:
    unstable, discouraged, vacillant, weak-kneed, infirm, wavering, vacillating, irresolute, indecisive

Editors Contribution0.0 / 0 votes

  1. detemined

    Submitted by anonymous on December 17, 2019  

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. resoluteadjective

    Synonyms:
    firm, determined, steady, decided, resolved, stanch, steadfast, constant, persevering, unwavering, inflexible, undaunted, hardy, unshaken, bold, stout-hearted

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. resoluteadjective

    Synonyms:
    determined, unwavering, unflinching, steadfast, firm, pertinacious

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How to use resolute in a sentence?

  1. Brian Tribus:

    One Resolute Support contracted civilian was killed in the attack and two others died of wounds.

  2. Duma Boko:

    We remain resolute and confident that we are going to win this election, i can only accept the result if the election is free and credible.

  3. Chris Capossela:

    We do not believe that Facebook is effectively managing violent and divisive speech on their platform, despite repeated assertions by Facebook to take action, we have not seen meaningful change. Earlier this month we communicated to Facebook that we were unhappy with their stance on hate speech. ... We are hopeful that Facebook will take action and make it a safe space for our consumers to communicate and gather. As a company, we stand for the values of togetherness and inclusion and we are resolute in our commitment to make a difference and be part of positive change.

  4. Aquaviva:

    Let us be resolute in prosecuting our ends, and mild in our methods of so doing.

  5. Zhao Lijian:

    Diaoyu island and the affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, China is resolute in safeguarding our territorial sovereignty, this so-called administrative re-designation is a serious provocation towards China's territorial sovereignty.


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