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determined

[dih-tur-mind] / dɪˈtɜr mɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
driven, persistent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decisive dogged purposeful resolute resolved serious single-minded steadfast strong-willed stubborn tenacious
STRONG
bent decided firm fixed obstinate pat persevering set settled
WEAK
bent on buckled down constant earnest hard as nails hardboiled intent mean business on ice set on solid strong-minded unfaltering unflinching unhesitating unwavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresolute undetermined weak yielding
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
hesitating vacillating wavering

Example Sentences

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By tracing its path backward over billions of years, they determined that the star originated in the Large Magellanic Cloud before eventually being pulled into the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

It was closed in 1963 after officials determined it was too costly to maintain.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“But they’re so determined to get convictions on these cases, they don’t stop.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

How his season is viewed will ultimately be determined by the level of collective success Arsenal have by the end of the season.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

After Jimmie started working, I was determined to pursue the job Eric had told me about at NACA.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.