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resolute |
Grep of noun resolute resoluteness Overview of adj resolute The adj resolute has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) resolute -- (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, resolute -- (characterized by quickness and firmness; "his reply was unhesitating") Antonyms of adj resolute 2 senses of resolute Sense 1 resolute (vs. irresolute) irresolute (vs. resolute) => discouraged => infirm => unstable => vacillant, vacillating, wavering => weak-kneed Sense 2 unhesitating, resolute INDIRECT (VIA decisive) -> indecisive Similarity of adj resolute 2 senses of resolute Sense 1 resolute (vs. irresolute) => bent, bent on(prenominal), dead set(prenominal), intent on(prenominal), out to(prenominal) => desperate, do-or-die(postnominal) => determined => firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering => hell-bent => single-minded, resolved => spartan => stalwart, stout => undaunted, undismayed, unshaken => undeterred, undiscouraged => foursquare Also See-> brave#1, courageous#1, fearless#2; decisive#1; purposeful#1 Sense 2 unhesitating, resolute => decisive (vs. indecisive) Attributes of adj resolute Familiarity of adj resolute resolute used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj resolute irresolute resolute Overview of adj resolute The adj resolute has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) resolute -- (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, resolute -- (characterized by quickness and firmness; "his reply was unhesitating")
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