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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However, SpotGamma, the options-market analysis company, warns that there are a number of events occurring in the middle of June that pose a threat to the resolute bullishness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Jazz music drifts into the night from an open doorway guarded by a resolute figure in a black suit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Regardless, Operation Desert Storm was a decisive victory, in part thanks to resolute and thoughtful leaders such as Mr. Hertling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

No 10 is not shooting its mouth off in public in reply, but folk I speak to in government are resolute.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

His face was grim and set, but resolute.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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