Definition of RESOLUTE

resolute

Plural: resolutes

Adjective

  • Firm in purpose or belief; determined.
  • firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
    • "stood resolute against the enemy"
    • "faced with a resolute opposition"
    • "a resolute and unshakeable faith"

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by quickness and firmness

Adj

  • Firm, unyielding, determined.
  • Convinced; satisfied; sure.

Noun

  • A person who is firm in purpose and determined.
  • A determined person; one showing resolution.
  • A projection onto an arbitrary vector.

Examples

  • A resolute Scrabble player never gives up, even with a rack full of consonants.
  • He was resolute in his decision to stay.
  • She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
  • The resolute on the Words With Friends team would not let a few bad turns deter them from victory.
  • vector resolute

Origin / Etymology

From Latin resolutus (“released”), past participle of resolvō (“I release, I unbind”).

Synonyms

unhesitating

Antonyms

irresolute

Scrabble Score: 8

resolute: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
resolute: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
resolute: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

resolute: valid Words With Friends Word