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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Singh said he was inspired by his friend's courage, and determined not to go quiet.

From Barron's

Paramount was much more determined to combine forces with WBD, and its aggressive posture paid off.

From Barron's

He added it could not be determined that Clements set out to wilfully harm Madison.

From BBC

“It had not been determined with precision the number of victims nor the cause of the crash.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Churchill wrote “My Early Life” for a generation demoralized by World War I and determined to break with its past.

From The Wall Street Journal