'Resolute' definitions:
Definition of 'resolute'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith" [ant: irresolute]
adjective
Characterized by quickness and firmness; "his reply was unhesitating" [syn: unhesitating, resolute]
Definition of 'Resolute'
From: GCIDE
- Resolute \Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), n.
- 1. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments." --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Resolute'
From: GCIDE
- Resolute \Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F. r['e]solu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve, v. t. & i.]
- 1. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady. [1913 Webster]
- Edward is at hand, Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Convinced; satisfied; sure. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- 3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'resolute'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abandoned,
- adamant,
- afire,
- ardent,
- assiduous,
- bent,
- bold,
- bound,
- bound and determined,
- bulldog,
- bulldoggish,
- burning,
- changeless,
- committed,
- constant,
- continuing,
- dauntless,
- decided,
- decisive,
- dedicated,
- definite,
- deliberate,
- determined,
- devoted,
- devout,
- diligent,
- dogged,
- earnest,
- enduring,
- experimental,
- faithful,
- fast,
- fervent,
- fervid,
- fiery,
- firm,
- flaming,
- game,
- gamy,
- gritty,
- gutsy,
- gutty,
- hearty,
- heated,
- hot,
- hot-blooded,
- immutable,
- impassioned,
- in earnest,
- inalterable,
- indefatigable,
- indomitable,
- industrious,
- inflexible,
- insistent,
- intense,
- intent,
- intent on,
- invincible,
- irreversible,
- lasting,
- loyal,
- mettlesome,
- nervy,
- never-tiring,
- obstinate,
- on fire,
- passionate,
- patient,
- patient as Job,
- perfervid,
- permanent,
- perseverant,
- persevering,
- persistent,
- persisting,
- pertinacious,
- plodding,
- plucky,
- plugging,
- preoccupied,
- purposeful,
- purposive,
- rapt,
- red-blooded,
- red-hot,
- relentless,
- resolved,
- sedulous,
- serious,
- set,
- settled,
- sincere,
- single-minded,
- sleepless,
- slogging,
- spirited,
- spiritful,
- spunky,
- stable,
- staunch,
- steadfast,
- steady,
- stubborn,
- tenacious,
- tentative,
- tireless,
- tough,
- trial,
- true,
- unabating,
- unalterable,
- unchangeable,
- unchanging,
- unconquerable,
- undaunted,
- undeviating,
- undiscouraged,
- undrooping,
- unfailing,
- unfaltering,
- unflagging,
- unflinching,
- unhesitant,
- unhesitating,
- unintermitting,
- uninterrupted,
- unnodding,
- unrelaxing,
- unrelenting,
- unremitting,
- unshakable,
- unshakeable,
- unshaken,
- unsleeping,
- unswerving,
- untiring,
- unwavering,
- unwearied,
- unwearying,
- unwinking,
- utterly attentive,
- vehement,
- venturesome,
- warm,
- weariless,
- white-hot,
- wholehearted,
- willing,
- zealous