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res·o·lute
(rĕz′ə-lo͞ot′, rĕz′ə-lo͞ot′)adj.
Firm or determined; unwavering.
[Middle English, dissolved, dissolute, from Latin resolūtus, relaxed, past participle of resolvere, to relax, untie; see resolve.]
res′o·lute′ly adv.
res′o·lute′ness n.
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resolute
(ˈrɛzəˌluːt)adj
1. firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
2. characterized by resolution; determined: a resolute answer.
[C16: from Latin resolutus, from resolvere to resolve]
ˈresoˌlutely adv
ˈresoˌluteness n
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res•o•lute
(ˈrɛz əˌlut)adj.
1. firmly set in purpose or opinion; determined; resolved.
2. characterized by firmness and determination.
[1525–35; < Latin resolūtus, past participle of resolvere to resolve]
res′o•lute`ly, adv.
res′o•lute`ness, n.
syn: See earnest1.
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Adj. | 1. | resolute - 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" brave, courageous - possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory" decisive - determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence" purposeful - serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal irresolute - uncertain how to act or proceed; "the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute" |
2. | resolute - characterized by quickness and firmness; "his reply was unhesitating" decisive - characterized by decision and firmness; "an able and decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer" |
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resolute
adjective determined, set, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, relentless, stubborn, stalwart, staunch, persevering, inflexible, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unbending, unshakable, unshaken a decisive and resolute international leader
weak, doubtful, unresolved, undecided, unsteady, undetermined, irresolute
weak, doubtful, unresolved, undecided, unsteady, undetermined, irresolute
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resolute
adjective1. Not hesitating or wavering:
2. Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence:
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Translations
مُصَمِّم، ثابِت العَزْم
pevnýrázný
beslutsom
sem er staîráîinn í, ákveîinn í
resolute
[ˈrezəluːt] ADJ [person] → resuelto, decidido; [opposition, refusal, faith] → firmeto take resolute action → actuar con resolución or firmeza
I am resolute in my opposition to these proposals → me opongo firmemente a estas propuestas
the government is resolute in countering terrorism → el gobierno lucha con firmeza contra el terrorismo
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resolute
adj → energisch, entschlossen; answer, refusal → entschieden, bestimmt; to take resolute action → energisch vorgehen; to be resolute in something → entschieden in etw (dat) → sein; to be resolute in doing something → etw mit Entschlossenheit tun
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resolute
[ˈrɛzəluːt] adj (frm) → risoluto/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
resolution
(rezəˈluːʃən) noun1. a firm decision (to do something). He made a resolution to get up early.
2. an opinion or decision formally expressed by a group of people, eg at a public meeting. The meeting passed a resolution in favour of allowing women to join the society.
3. resoluteness.
4. the act of resolving (a problem etc).
ˈresolute (-luːt) adjective doing what one has decided to do, in spite of opposition, criticism etc. a resolute attitude.
ˈresolutely adverbˈresoluteness noun
resolve (rəˈzolv) verb
1. to make a firm decision (to do something). I've resolved to stop smoking.
2. to pass (a resolution). It was resolved that women should be allowed to join the society.
3. to take away (a doubt, fear etc) or produce an answer to (a problem, difficulty etc).
noun1. determination to do what one has decided to do. He showed great resolve.
2. a firm decision. It is his resolve to become a director of this firm.
resolved (rəˈzolvd) adjective determined. I am resolved to go and nothing will stop me.
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resolute
a. resuelto-a, determinado-a.
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