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resolved

resolved

4.2
Firm in deciding to do something and not willing to change your mind
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈzɑlvd/
translation icon : decidido
  • She was resolved to finish her degree despite the challenges she faced.

But maybe the two people in it can walk away from it more resolved and committed to other common goals.

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Examples

  • But maybe the two people in it can walk away from it more resolved and committed to other common goals.

  • And you know, part of the, the thing here is to say, look, we, we, we should always be resolved to, to as a strong a rule of law system as possible.

  • It's more like he's resolved to the future that is in front of him, which is it's going to be me.

  • You know what I'm saying, that he's not resolved and could be a precursor to more controlling behavior, more obsessive behavior.

  • After much thought, he was finally resolved to accept the job offer.

  • They were resolved to make a change in their community through volunteer work.

Synonyms

determined
vsresolved
399 2.5

Wanting strongly to do something and not giving up

is the same drive but stresses refusing to change one's mind
resolute
vsresolved
21 4.9

Determined to do something and not likely to change

focuses more on a chosen action and refusal to alter that choice
single-minded
vsresolved
15 4.4

Giving all your time and energy to one goal

means being determined generally, not limited to a single focused aim

Antonyms

16 4.3

Slow to choose and unsure about what to do

How Determined

unwavering
22 5.8
resolved
4.2
determined
399 2.5
decided
2.6

Surface Forms

resolved positive

Morphology

resolved = resolve (transparent) = resolve + ed

The adjectival meaning 'determined' is a standard past-participle adjectival use of 'resolve' (to decide firmly), so the relation is clear.

Etymology

Resolved is also used to mean 'determined', and it is linked to the word resolution. A helpful way to remember this is to think that when a decision is 'settled' in your mind, you are resolved, meaning your choice is firm and will not change.