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determined
adjective de·ter·mined \-ˈtər-mənd\
: having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you
: not weak or uncertain : having or showing determination to do something
Full Definition of DETERMINED
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved <determined to be a pilot>
2
a : showing determination <a determined effort> b : characterized by determination <will deter all but the most determined thief — Security World>
— de·ter·mined·ly \-mənd-lē, -mə-nəd-lē\ adverb
— de·ter·mined·ness \-mənd-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of DETERMINED
1513
Related to DETERMINED
- Synonyms
- bent (on or upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell-bent (on or upon), intent, out, purposeful, resolute, resolved, set, single-minded, on one's mettle
- Antonyms
- faltering, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, undetermined, unresolved, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed
DETERMINED Defined for Kids
determined
adjective de·ter·mined \di-ˈtər-mənd\
Definition of DETERMINED for Kids
1
: free from doubt about doing something <He was determined to make it home.>
2
: not weak or uncertain : firm <She's making a determined effort.>
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