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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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When a quantum computer is used to calculate properties such as the energy or the state of a qubit, the result is largely determined by the final layers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Its pilot then flew the plane to an unidentified country and determined the aircraft was not in landable condition.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Pacific time at a venue in the Los Angeles area that is yet to be determined.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Ford determined that Hatley was the only person who couldn’t provide an alibi for the night of the murder.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Grandpa chuckled and said, “Would you look at that? He knows that we’re going somewhere and he’s bound and determined to go with us.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls