Definitions

resolute

[rez-uh-loot] / ˈrɛz əˌlut /

ADJECTIVE

determined, strong-willed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant bold courageous obstinate persistent relentless serious staunch steadfast strong stubborn tenacious uncompromising unflinching unshakable unwavering unyielding

WEAK

constant dead set on decided dogged faithful firm fixed immutable inflexible intent upon intrepid loyal meaning business persevering persisting purposeful resolved set settled steady true unbending unchanging undaunted unfaltering unflagging unshaken valiant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agreeable complacent cooperative cowardly fearful flexible irresolute light meek shy soft submissive surrendering timid unreliable wavering weak willing yielding

WEAK

cautious

Example Sentences

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One of the most striking exhibits is an exact replica of Obama's Oval Office, where visitors can sit behind the full-scale Resolute Desk.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Other presidents might have chosen a solemn address from behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Some of these contenders want to sit in the Oval Office, and there can be only one butt in the chair behind the Resolute Desk.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

A brave president, probably a woman, will some day go back to the Resolute, sit, and share her thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

In April 1853, with many of them in desperate physical condition, the crew of the HMS Investigator was rescued by a sledge party from the HMS Resolute, another British vessel searching for the Franklin party.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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