What does resolute mean?

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. Mencius:

    The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute, he simply speaks and does what is right.

  2. William Shakespeare:

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

  3. John Nicholson:

    The success of the Afghan operations around the country, supported by Resolute Support and U.S. forces, have caused the enemy high casualties everywhere. This has caused them to stop their attempts to seize provincial capitals, to stop trying to cease districts.

  4. Lee Zeldin:

    Thank you to everyone who reached out following tonight’s attack in Fairport, someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening’s rally, but fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him. I’m ok, and Alison Esposito, and all other attendees are safe. The attacker is in custody. Grateful for the attendees who stepped up quickly to assist and the law enforcement officers who quickly responded. I’m as resolute as ever to do my part to make New York safe again. This suspect will likely be right back out on the street immediately.

  5. Aquaviva:

    Let us be resolute in prosecuting our ends, and mild in our methods of so doing.

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