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resolute

/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Firm or unwavering in a course of action.

    - "Despite the challenges, the team remained resolute in their decision."
    - "The captain's resolute leadership inspired the crew to continue their journey."
  • adjective

    Determined to do something.

    - "After months of planning, they were resolute in their commitment to start the business."
    - "The candidate was resolute in her desire to be accepted into the program."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/



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Antonyms

irresolute
Rhymes
Words rhyming with resolute
resolve , resolveable , coalesce , submerge
Variants
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resolute , resolutely , resoluteness , resolutenesses , resoluter , resolutest , resolutes
Forms
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The verb form of 'resolute' is 'resolve.', There are no other forms of 'resolute'.


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'resolutus,' meaning 'loosened, disolved, or freed.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'resolute' is often used in the context of international diplomacy. For example, a 'resolute declaration' is a formal statement of intent or policy by a government or organization.

  2. The name of the famous lighthouse in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is 'The Resolute.' It was a gift from Queen Victoria of England in 1872 to honor the American rescue of British sailors in the Arctic.


Related Concepts
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  1. Determination: A strong sense of purpose and the will to carry it out, even in the face of obstacles.

  2. Perseverance: Continuing in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.


Culture
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The word 'resolute' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that emphasize determination and perseverance. For instance, in Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness,' Marlow describes Kurtz as a man who 'had the will and the power to impress his will upon others, by making them marvellously subservient.', suggesting the power and strength that comes with being resolute.

How to Memorize "resolute"

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