English adjective: resolute | |||
1. | resolute firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination | ||
Samples | Stood resolute against the enemy. Faced with a resolute opposition. A resolute and unshakeable faith. | ||
Similar | bent, bent on, dead set, desperate, determined, do-or-die, firm, foursquare, hell-bent, out to, resolved, single-minded, spartan, stalwart, steadfast, steady, stiff, stout, unbendable, undaunted, undeterred, undiscouraged, undismayed, unfaltering, unshakable, unshaken, unwavering | ||
See also | brave, courageous, decisive, purposeful | ||
Antonyms | irresolute | ||
2. | resolute characterized by quickness and firmness | ||
Samples | His reply was unhesitating. | ||
Synonyms | unhesitating | ||
Similar | decisive | ||
Antonyms | indecisive | ||