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- [hel-bent]
- /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/
- /ˈhelbənt/
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- [hel-bent]
- /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/
Definitions of hellbent word
- adjective hellbent stubbornly or recklessly determined. 1
- adjective hellbent going at terrific speed. 1
- adverb hellbent in a hellbent manner; with reckless determination; at full speed. 1
- noun hellbent Recklessly determined to do or achieve something. 1
- adjective hellbent determined 1
- adjective hellbent strongly or rashly intent 0
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Origin of hellbent
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1825-35; hell + bent1
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Parts of speech for Hellbent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hellbent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hellbent
adj hellbent
- bent on — curved; crooked: a bent bow; a bent stick.
- constant — You use constant to describe something that happens all the time or is always there.
- decided — Decided means clear and definite.
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- driven — past participle of drive.
adjective hellbent
- untiring — tireless, indefatigable
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- concentrating — Present participle of concentrate.
- engaged — Busy; occupied.
- engrossed — Having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something.
Antonyms for hellbent
adj hellbent
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- stored — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
- pure — free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter: pure gold; pure water.
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