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Definitions for resolute
ˈrɛz əˌlutres·o·lute

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. resoluteadjective

    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"

  2. unhesitating, resoluteadjective

    characterized by quickness and firmness

    "his reply was unhesitating"

Wiktionary

  1. resoluteadjective

    Firm, unyielding, determined.

  2. Etymology: From resolutus (past participle of resolvo).

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. RESOLUTEadjective

    Determined; fixed; constant; steady; firm.

    Etymology: resolu, Fr.

    Be bloody, bold, and resolute; laugh to scorn
    The pow’r of man; for none of woman born
    Shall harm Macbeth. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

    Edward is at hand
    Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. William Shakespeare, Hen. VI.

ChatGPT

  1. resolute

    Resolute refers to someone who is determined, steadfast, or unwavering in their decisions, purpose, or actions. It often implies a sense of strong-willed commitment and unwavering focus towards achieving a particular goal or objective.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Resolute

    having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady

  2. Resolute

    convinced; satisfied; sure

  3. Resolute

    resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand

  4. Resolutenoun

    one who is resolute; hence, a desperado

  5. Resolutenoun

    redelivery; repayment

Wikidata

  1. Resolute

    Resolute or Resolute Bay is a small Inuit hamlet on Cornwallis Island in Nunavut, Canada. It is situated at the northern end of Resolute Bay and the Northwest Passage and is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region. Resolute is one of Canada's northernmost communities and is second only to Grise Fiord on Ellesmere Island. It is also one of the coldest inhabited places in the world, with an average yearly temperature of −16.4 °C. As of the 2006 census the population was 229, an increase of 6.5% from the 2001 census. Like in most other northern communities, the roads and most of the terrain are all gravel.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Resolute

    rez′ō-lūt, adj. resolved: determined: having a fixed purpose: constant in pursuing a purpose: bold.—n. a determined person.—adv. Res′olūtely.—n. Res′olūteness.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of resolute in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of resolute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of resolute in a Sentence

  1. Henry McMaster:

    Standing for the national anthem recognizes and honors the sacrifice of generations of men and women who have chosen to serve in the United States Armed Forces, i ask that all South Carolinians show the world our state’s resolute commitment to supporting our troops by standing for the national anthem wherever you watch the Super Bowl with your loved ones this Sunday.

  2. President Tsai:

    I believe our bond is stronger now than at any time or point in my lifetime, america’s support for the people of Taiwan will remain resolute, unwavering and bipartisan.

  3. Raymond Silverman:

    While it has been a long ordeal for the Seeman family, they remain resolute in seeing Ms. Locane and any other responsible parties brought to justice.

  4. Mark Esper:

    Express with us the concern, outrage ... with regard to Iran's activities in the region. That would be a good first step, and then secondly, to support any range of activities we may think merit participation to help, again, deter conflict and show that we're resolute. What we're trying to do, what we want to do, to close the door to conflict and open the door to diplomacy.

  5. William Shakespeare:

    The trust I have is in mine innocence, and therefore am I bold and resolute.

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