flinty determination
- noun
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determinación férrea
- Despite countless setbacks, her flinty determination never wavered.
Examples
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He faced criticism with flinty determination, refusing to back down.
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It was only his flinty determination that carried him through the arduous training.
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Her flinty determination helped her achieve her goals.
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With a flinty determination, he faced every challenge.
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Despite the challenges she faced, her flinty determination to succeed never wavered.
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His flinty determination to finish the race impressed everyone around him.
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The coach admired her flinty determination to improve her skills, even after many setbacks.
Synonyms
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3.0
Being firm and not giving up when trying to reach a goal
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5.1
Bravery and determination in difficult situations
A very strong will to keep trying no matter what
Being very strong and determined without showing emotion
Antonyms
How Determined
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'flinty' (hard, unyielding or unsympathetic) with 'determination' (persistent firmness), so the overall meaning — a resolute, unyielding attitude — is directly derivable from the constituents. This metaphorical use (hard as flint = stern/unwavering) is a straightforward compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would likely understand it.
Etymology
Flinty determination comes from hard stone flint, which is very tough and can make sparks when you strike it. Saying someone has flinty determination creates the image of a person who will not bend or give up, so flinty determination means 'a very firm will that does not give up'.