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resolute


 
  Grep  of  noun  resolute 
  resoluteness 
 
  Overview  of  adj  resolute 
 
  The  adj  resolute  has  2  senses  (first  1  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (1)  resolute  --  (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") 
  2.  unhesitating,  resolute  --  (characterized  by  quickness  and  firmness;  "his  reply  was  unhesitating") 
 
  Antonyms  of  adj  resolute 
 
  2  senses  of  resolute 
 
  Sense  1 
  resolute  (vs.  irresolute) 
 
  irresolute  (vs.  resolute) 
  =>  discouraged 
  =>  infirm 
  =>  unstable 
  =>  vacillant,  vacillating,  wavering 
  =>  weak-kneed 
 
  Sense  2 
  unhesitating,  resolute 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  decisive)  ->  indecisive 
 
  Similarity  of  adj  resolute 
 
  2  senses  of  resolute 
 
  Sense  1 
  resolute  (vs.  irresolute) 
  =>  bent,  bent  on(prenominal),  dead  set(prenominal),  intent  on(prenominal),  out  to(prenominal) 
  =>  desperate,  do-or-die(postnominal) 
  =>  determined 
  =>  firm,  steadfast,  steady,  unbendable,  unfaltering,  unshakable,  unwavering 
  =>  hell-bent 
  =>  single-minded,  resolved 
  =>  spartan 
  =>  stalwart,  stout 
  =>  undaunted,  undismayed,  unshaken 
  =>  undeterred,  undiscouraged 
  =>  foursquare 
  Also  See->  brave#1,  courageous#1,  fearless#2;  decisive#1;  purposeful#1 
 
  Sense  2 
  unhesitating,  resolute 
  =>  decisive  (vs.  indecisive) 
 
  Attributes  of  adj  resolute 
 
 
  Familiarity  of  adj  resolute 
 
  resolute  used  as  an  adjective  is  rare  (polysemy  count  =  2) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  resolute 
  irresolute 
  resolute 
 
  Overview  of  adj  resolute 
 
  The  adj  resolute  has  2  senses  (first  1  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (1)  resolute  --  (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") 
  2.  unhesitating,  resolute  --  (characterized  by  quickness  and  firmness;  "his  reply  was  unhesitating") 



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