RESOLUTE

unhesitating, resolute

(adjective) characterized by quickness and firmness; “his reply was unhesitating”

resolute

(adjective) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

resolute (comparative more resolute, superlative most resolute)

Firm, unyielding, determined.

(obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.

Usage notes

• The one-word comparative form resoluter and superlative form resolutest are both well attested, though not as common as the two-word forms “more resolute” and “most resolute”.

Synonyms

• See also obstinate

Antonyms

• irresolute

Noun

resolute (plural resolutes)

A determined person; one showing resolution.

Anagrams

• retousle

Source: Wiktionary


Res"o*lute (rz"-lt), a. Etym: [Cf. F. résolu. 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 (rz"-lt), n.

1. One who [Obs.] Shak.

2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments." Bp. Burnet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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