Definitions

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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Neither technologists nor Luddites, these leaders share a taste for challenging the status quo and a resolute determination to fix something that matters—and are willing to learn whatever is necessary to do it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 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

"In 20 years, and despite the resolute efforts of our police officers, gendarmes, judges, teachers and elected officials, the antisemitic hydra has kept advancing," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

But she was resolute and most mysterious about her reasons for turning me down.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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