First Known Use: 1533
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1resolute
adjective res·o·lute \ˈre-zə-ˌlüt, -lət\
: very determined : having or showing a lot of determination
Full Definition of RESOLUTE
1
: marked by firm determination : resolved <a resolute character>
2
— res·o·lute·ly \-ˌlüt-lē, -lət-; ˌre-zə-ˈlüt-\ adverb
— res·o·lute·ness \-ˌlüt-nəs, -lət-, -ˈlüt-\ noun
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Origin of RESOLUTE
Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere
Related to RESOLUTE
- Synonyms
- bent (on or upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell-bent (on or upon), intent, out, purposeful, determined, resolved, set, single-minded
- Antonyms
- faltering, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, undetermined, unresolved, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed
Synonym Discussion of RESOLUTE
faithful, loyal, constant, staunch, steadfast, resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted <faithful to her promise>. loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray <remained loyal to the czar>. constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows <constant friends>. staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it <a staunch defender of free speech>. steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction <steadfast in their support>. resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose <a resolute ally>.
Rhymes with RESOLUTE
absolute, Aleut, arrowroot, Asyût, attribute, autoroute, bandicoot, bathing suit, birthday suit, bitterroot, bodysuit, boilersuit, bumbershoot, business suit, comminute, constitute, contribute, convolute, destitute, disrepute, dissolute, execute, follow suit, gingerroot, hot pursuit, institute, involute, kiwifruit, leisure suit, malamute, overshoot, parachute, passion fruit, persecute, point-and-shoot, prosecute, prostitute, qiviut, restitute, revolute, run-and-shoot, rural route, subacute, substitute, troubleshoot, undershoot
2resolute
noun
Definition of RESOLUTE
: a resolute person
First Known Use of RESOLUTE
1602
RESOLUTENESS Defined for Kids
resolute
adjective res·o·lute \ˈre-zə-ˌlüt\
Definition of RESOLUTE for Kids
: firmly determined
— res·o·lute·ly adverb
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