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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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

Jalen Duren led a late Pistons fightback, finishing with 25 points, but it ultimately fizzled as a resolute San Antonio saw out the game.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Let’s hope that we can knock over that house of cards with peace walks and other forms of calm, resolute resistance.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

"We will continue to take resolute action in our enforcement activities to prevent and deter illegal fishing operations by foreign vessels," Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Friday.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

He was a hulking fourteen, six and a half feet tall, burly and resolute.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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