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hell-bent

ADJECTIVE

set on

Synonyms

WEAK

bent on bound and determined constant decided determined driven firm fixed intent obsessed persevering persistent relentless resolute resolved serious set on single-minded steadfast strong-minded strong-willed stubborn tenacious unhesitating unrelenting unwavering

Example Sentences

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hell-bent

Mr. Smith wasn’t just a “bulldog” he was a rabid wolf hell-bent on winning at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026

“I was really hell-bent on making this just as good, just different,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025

Hardly the conduct of a prosecutor hell-bent on crashing through the rules.

From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2024

A once champion team was overpowered by another hell-bent on taking its crown.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2023

Maybe if I hadn’t been so hell-bent on not becoming my parents, I could have saved Charlie.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King