Resolute

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈresəˌluːt/

Origin

From Latin resolutus (past participle of resolvō).

Full definition of resolute

Adjective

1. Firm, unyielding, determined.She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.He was resolute in his decision to stay.
• ShakespeareEdward is at hand,
  Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.
• Emily Dickinson, ‘’ (poem):If the Coward Bumble Bee
  In his chimney corner stay,
  I, must resoluter be!
• 2011, April 10, Alistair Magowan, Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle, Villa had plenty of opportunities to make the game safe after a shaky start and despite not reaching any great heights, they were resolute enough to take control of the game in the second half.
2. (obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.

Usage notes

The one-word comparative form resoluter and superlative form resolutest are both well attested, though not as common as the two-word forms “more resolute” and “most resolute”.

Synonyms

Antonyms

• irresolute

Related terms

• resolutely
• resolution
• resoluteness
• resolve