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- [rez-uh-loot]
- /ˈrɛz əˌlut/
- /ˈrez.ə.luːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rez-uh-loot]
- /ˈrɛz əˌlut/
Definitions of resolute word
- adjective resolute firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute. 1
- adjective resolute characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters. 1
- adjective resolute person: decided, determined 1
- adjective resolute showing determination 1
- adjective resolute If you describe someone as resolute, you approve of them because they are very determined not to change their mind or not to give up a course of action. 0
- adjective resolute firm in purpose or belief; steadfast 0
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Origin of resolute
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525-35 for current senses; late Middle English < Latin resolūtus, past participle of resolvere to resolve
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Parts of speech for Resolute
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resolute popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
resolute usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for resolute
adj resolute
- adamant — If someone is adamant about something, they are determined not to change their mind about it.
- all out — not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
- ardent — Ardent is used to describe someone who has extremely strong feelings about something or someone.
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
adjective resolute
- aper — a person who apes, a mimic
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- concentrated — A concentrated liquid has been increased in strength by having water removed from it.
- concerted — A concerted action is done by several people or groups working together.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
Antonyms for resolute
adj resolute
- aimless — A person or activity that is aimless has no clear purpose or plan.
- chicken-hearted — easily frightened; cowardly
- directionless — the act or an instance of directing.
- dissolute — indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct; licentious; dissipated.
- faint-hearted — lacking courage; cowardly; timorous.
adjective resolute
- faint — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- nighthawk — any of several longwinged, American goatsuckers of the genus Chordeiles, related to the whippoorwill, especially C. minor, having variegated black, white, and buff plumage.
- objectless — not directed toward any goal; purposeless; aimless.
- wimpy — of, relating to, or characteristic of a wimp.
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