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resolute

/ˈrɛz.ə.luːt/
res · o · lute
Adverb:resolutely
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• adjective

1

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering in character, action, or belief.

Example

"Despite facing numerous financial setbacks, she remained resolute in her mission to open the community clinic."

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• Rhymes for resolute

• Nearby Words

reskill
resoak
resole
resolute
resolutely
resoluteness
resolution

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Latin resolutus, the past participle of resolvere ('to loosen, untie, or settle'). Originally carrying the sense of being 'dissolved' or 'settled in mind,' it evolved to describe a person whose intentions are firmly decided and unwavering.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resolute. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resolute
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