determined
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2.5
- adjective
- /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
:
decidido
- With a determined look on his face, he resolved to study harder for the upcoming exam.
- determined effort
- seem determined
- determined to fight
MAGA forces are determined to take this country backwards.
- MAGA forces are determined to take this country backwards.
- Whereas Novi is just, you're so determined, you're just going to go and go and go.
- It's made me very determined, very conscientious.
- She had a third grade education, but she was bound and determined not to be on welfare.
Examples
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Ari is lucky to have such a determined father.
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Though she's still angry about what happened to her, she's determined not to be bitter.
Academic text (2011) -
It's hard to say exactly, but I was determined to not stop.
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Why are you so determined to hold onto us?
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Once I got to college, I was determined to become a new person.
Fiction book (1991) -
I was just determined to be better informed.
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My colleagues' reaction only made me more determined to launch a successful project.
Academic text (2015) -
But this is a brave little girl; she's determined to get over the bridge.
Fiction book (1991) -
Dedicated, intelligent, and charismatic, Jordan is determined to complete his mission at any cost, personal or military.
Academic text (2013) -
She was determined to finish her marathon training, despite the bad weather.
Synonyms
79
4.0
Shows loyalty and works hard for a cause or group
21
4.9
Determined to do something and not likely to change
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4.8
Want something very much and do not change their mind
Firm in deciding to do something and not willing to change your mind
Very motivated to act because of strong inner feelings or outside pressure
Antonyms
How Determined
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Determined comes from the Latin determinare, which means 'to set limits' and is related to common words like term and terminal meaning 'end'. Think of someone who has set a clear goal and will not change it, which is why determined means firm and strongly decided.