steel resolve
- noun
- The coach's steel resolve inspired the team to never give up.
Examples
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She showed great steel resolve during the crisis.
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Despite the many setbacks, her steel resolve pushed her forward to success.
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He faced the challenging situation with steel resolve, refusing to be discouraged.
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His steel resolve helped him overcome many obstacles.
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Despite numerous setbacks, she faced her challenges with steel resolve and unwavering determination.
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His steel resolve helped him navigate through the toughest moments of his career.
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In the face of criticism, her steel resolve only grew stronger, motivating her to keep pushing forward.
Synonyms
Strong determination to do something and not give up
Very strong determination not to give up
A very strong will to keep trying no matter what
A very firm decision to keep trying
Being very strong and determined without showing emotion
Antonyms
How Determined
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'firm determination' is directly derivable from combining 'steel' (metaphorical hardness/strength) with 'resolve' (determination). The steel-as-strong/unyielding metaphor is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words would likely infer the phrase's meaning.
Etymology
Steel resolve compares a person's determination to steel, a very hard metal that does not bend. That's why someone with steel resolve has 'firm determination' and will not give up.