resolute — Having firm determination and unwavering commitment to a course of action or belief.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having firm determination and unwavering commitment to a course of action or belief.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrezəˌlut/
Example Sentences
- Despite his mother's tears, he remained resolute about joining the circus as a clown.
- The CEO was resolute in her plan to replace all office chairs with exercise balls.
- She showed resolute commitment to her fitness goals.
resolute
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrezəˌlut/]
Having firm determination and unwavering commitment to a course of action or belief.
During the massive storm, the determined captain aggressively chained his hands to the ship's steering wheel, making a resolute decision to never abandon the ship.
RE(strongly) + SOLUT(solution) — to be resolute is to aggressively hammer your final solution into the table so it can never be changed.
Facing the absolute destruction of the giant tank, the soldier gave a stiff salute and aggressively stomped his boots into the ground, showing his resolute will to fight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'resolutus', the past participle of 'resolvere' meaning 'to loosen, untie, or settle'. The meaning evolved from 'having resolved/settled one's mind' to 'firmly determined'.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + solv- (to loosen/solve) + -ute (adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Despite his mother's tears, he remained resolute about joining the circus as a clown.”
“The CEO was resolute in her plan to replace all office chairs with exercise balls.”
“She showed resolute commitment to her fitness goals.”
“The team remained resolute even after losing three games in a row.”
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