If you describe someone as resolute, you approve of them because they are very determined not to change their mind or not to give up a course of action.
[formal]
Voters perceive him as a decisive and resolute international leader.
He described the situation as very dangerous and called for resolute action.
Synonyms: determined, set, firm, dogged More Synonyms of resolute
resolutelyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
He resolutely refused to speak English unless forced to.
The United States remains resolutely opposed to this.
resolute in British English
(ˈrɛzəˌluːt)
adjective
1.
firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
2.
characterized by resolution; determined
a resolute answer
Derived forms
resolutely (ˈresoˌlutely)
adverb
resoluteness (ˈresoˌluteness)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Latin resolutus, from resolvere to resolve
resolute in American English
(ˈrɛzəˌlut)
adjective
having or showing a fixed, firm purpose; determined; resolved; unwavering
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfaithful
Derived forms
resolutely (ˈresoˌlutely)
adverb
resoluteness (ˈresoˌluteness)
noun
Word origin
L resolutus, pp. of resolvere: see re- & solve
Examples of 'resolute' in a sentence
resolute
You've got to be strong and resolute but still have the open mind to go and play your own game.
The Sun (2016)
In public, she remained resolute.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They were organised in midfield and resolute in defence.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This resolute belief in the way the game should be played extended into her somewhat solitary retirement.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Our political and financial commitment to defending our nation remains resolute.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was a resolute and determined performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
These are exciting times which must be matched by political foresight and resolute action.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They do not have the necessary width to open up resolute defences.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In a tentative first half neither side was able to dismantle resolute defences.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Found it difficult to get through a resolute defence though.
The Sun (2014)
But his direct running on the wing would test the most resolute defence.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But all were also flattered by the absence of resolute defence.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Australia surged back and reduced the deficit with six minutes remaining but failed to breach a resolute defence.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The conflict was finally won by a combination of good intelligence and resolute action to sustain the civilian population.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But there is no doubt that earlier and more resolute action would have saved us all a lot of pain.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We all remain resolute and determined.
The Sun (2009)
He had to take resolute action.
Max Hastings Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 194445 (2007)
If it were, it surely would have remained resolute when challenged.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He remained resolute in opposing the duties after consulting Deripaska.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Despite the pleas of his family to save himself, he remained resolute.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Your mind is clear, your mood resolute and action replaces waiting and wondering.
The Sun (2009)
It is the only way to explain such a disastrous performance by their defence on a night it needed to be strong and resolute.
The Sun (2015)
I remain resolute in my claim that it incorrectly distributed the death benefits.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This was its first serious challenge and the Government proved to be decisive and resolute on an important but emotive issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
York were resolute and strong.
The Sun (2013)
The economic moment of May 2010 was one that demanded a strong and resolute government.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The British will remain together, resolute and strong.
The Sun (2013)
In other languages
resolute
British English: resolute ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone as resolute, you approve of them because they are very determined not to change their mind or not to give up a course of action.
Voters perceive him as a decisive and resolute international leader.
American English: resolute
Brazilian Portuguese: resoluto
Chinese: 坚定的
European Spanish: resuelto
French: résolu
German: entschlossen
Italian: risoluto
Japanese: 毅然とした
Korean: 단호한
European Portuguese: resoluto
Latin American Spanish: resuelto
Chinese translation of 'resolute'
resolute
(ˈrɛzəluːt)
adj
[person]坚(堅)定的 (jiāndìng de)
[refusal, action]果断(斷)的 (guǒduàn de)
(adjective)
Definition
firm in purpose or belief
a decisive and resolute international leader
Synonyms
determined
He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.
set
They have very set ideas about how to get the message across.
firm
He held a firm belief in the afterlife.
dogged
through sheer dogged determination
fixed
people who have fixed ideas about things
constant
She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion.
bold
relentless
stubborn
He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way.
stalwart
a stalwart supporter of the colonial government
staunch
He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.
persevering
inflexible
They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic.
purposeful
She had a purposeful air.
tenacious
He is regarded as a persistent and tenacious interviewer.
undaunted
Although the forecast was for rain, the crowd were undaunted.
strong-willed
He is a very determined and strong-willed person.
steadfast
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
obstinate
He is obstinate and determined and will not give up.
unwavering
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.
immovable
On one issue, however, she was immovable.
unflinching
The armed forces had pledged their unflinching support and loyalty.
unbending
her unbending opposition to the old regime
unshakable
unshaken
Opposites
weak
,
doubtful
,
unresolved
,
undecided
,
unsteady
,
undetermined
,
irresolute
Additional synonyms
in the sense of constant
Definition
faithful
She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion.
Synonyms
faithful,
true,
devoted,
loyal,
stalwart,
staunch,
dependable,
trustworthy,
trusty,
steadfast,
unfailing,
tried-and-true
in the sense of dogged
Definition
obstinately determined
through sheer dogged determination
Synonyms
determined,
steady,
persistent,
stubborn,
firm,
staunch,
persevering,
resolute,
single-minded,
tenacious,
steadfast,
unyielding,
obstinate,
indefatigable,
immovable,
stiff-necked,
unshakable,
unflagging,
pertinacious
in the sense of firm
Definition
having determination or strength
He held a firm belief in the afterlife.
Synonyms
determined,
true,
settled,
fixed,
resolved,
strict,
definite,
set on,
adamant,
stalwart,
staunch,
resolute,
inflexible,
steadfast,
unyielding,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unbending,
obdurate,
unshakeable,
unalterable,
unshaken,
unfaltering
Synonyms of 'resolute'
resolute
Explore 'resolute' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fixed
Definition
(of ideas) firmly maintained
people who have fixed ideas about things
Synonyms
inflexible,
set,
steady,
resolute,
unwavering,
unflinching,
unblinking,
unbending,
undeviating
in the sense of immovable
Definition
unwilling to change one's opinions or beliefs
On one issue, however, she was immovable.
Synonyms
inflexible,
adamant,
resolute,
steadfast,
constant,
unyielding,
unwavering,
impassive,
obdurate,
unshakable,
unchangeable,
unshaken,
stony-hearted,
unimpressionable
in the sense of inflexible
Definition
unwilling to be persuaded
They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic.
Synonyms
obstinate,
strict,
relentless,
firm,
fixed,
iron,
adamant,
rigorous,
stubborn,
stringent,
uncompromising,
resolute,
steely,
intractable,
inexorable,
implacable,
steadfast,
hard and fast,
unyielding,
immutable,
immovable,
unbending,
obdurate,
stiff-necked,
dyed-in-the-wool,
unchangeable,
brassbound,
set in your ways
in the sense of obstinate
Definition
keeping stubbornly to a particular opinion or course of action
He is obstinate and determined and will not give up.
Synonyms
stubborn,
dogged,
determined,
persistent,
firm,
perverse,
intractable,
inflexible,
wilful,
tenacious,
recalcitrant,
steadfast,
unyielding,
opinionated,
intransigent,
immovable,
headstrong,
unmanageable,
cussed,
strong-minded,
unbending,
obdurate,
stiff-necked,
unshakable,
self-willed,
refractory,
pig-headed,
bull-headed,
mulish,
contumacious,
pertinacious
in the sense of purposeful
Definition
with a fixed and definite purpose
She had a purposeful air.
Synonyms
determined,
resolved,
resolute,
decided,
firm,
settled,
positive,
fixed,
deliberate,
single-minded,
tenacious,
strong-willed,
steadfast,
immovable,
unfaltering
in the sense of set
Definition
rigid or inflexible
They have very set ideas about how to get the message across.
Synonyms
strict,
firm,
rigid,
hardened,
stubborn,
entrenched,
inflexible,
ingrained,
deep-seated,
deep-rooted,
hidebound
in the sense of stalwart
Definition
loyal and reliable
a stalwart supporter of the colonial government
Synonyms
loyal,
faithful,
staunch,
strong,
firm,
true,
constant,
resolute,
dependable,
steadfast,
true-blue,
tried and true
in the sense of staunch
Definition
strong and loyal
He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.
Synonyms
loyal,
faithful,
stalwart,
sure,
strong,
firm,
sound,
true,
constant,
reliable,
stout,
resolute,
dependable,
trustworthy,
trusty,
steadfast,
true-blue,
immovable,
tried and true
in the sense of steadfast
Definition
dedicated and unwavering
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
Synonyms
resolute,
firm,
fast,
fixed,
stable,
intent,
single-minded,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unfaltering
in the sense of strong-willed
He is a very determined and strong-willed person.
Synonyms
resolute,
firm,
single-minded,
purposeful,
fixed,
intent,
persistent,
stalwart,
persevering,
tenacious,
steadfast,
unwavering,
immovable,
headstrong,
unflinching,
strong-minded,
self-willed
Additional synonyms
in the sense of stubborn
Definition
persistent and determined
He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way.
Synonyms
obstinate,
dogged,
inflexible,
fixed,
persistent,
intractable,
wilful,
tenacious,
recalcitrant,
unyielding,
headstrong,
unmanageable,
unbending,
obdurate,
stiff-necked,
unshakeable,
self-willed,
refractory,
pig-headed,
bull-headed,
mulish,
cross-grained,
contumacious
in the sense of tenacious
Definition
stubborn or persistent
He is regarded as a persistent and tenacious interviewer.
Synonyms
stubborn,
dogged,
determined,
persistent,
sure,
firm,
adamant,
staunch,
resolute,
inflexible,
strong-willed,
steadfast,
unyielding,
obstinate,
intransigent,
immovable,
unswerving,
obdurate,
stiff-necked,
pertinacious
in the sense of unbending
Definition
rigid or inflexible
her unbending opposition to the old regime
Synonyms
inflexible,
strict,
rigid,
firm,
tough,
severe,
stubborn,
hardline,
uncompromising,
resolute,
intractable,
unyielding
in the sense of undaunted
Definition
not put off, discouraged, or beaten
Although the forecast was for rain, the crowd were undaunted.
Synonyms
undeterred,
unflinching,
not discouraged,
not put off,
brave,
bold,
courageous,
gritty,
fearless,
resolute,
gallant,
intrepid,
steadfast,
indomitable,
dauntless,
undismayed,
unfaltering,
nothing daunted,
undiscouraged,
unshrinking
in the sense of unflinching
Definition
not shrinking from danger or difficulty
The armed forces had pledged their unflinching support and loyalty.
Synonyms
determined,
firm,
steady,
constant,
bold,
stalwart,
staunch,
resolute,
steadfast,
unwavering,
immovable,
unswerving,
unshaken,
unfaltering,
unshrinking
in the sense of unwavering
Definition
(of a feeling or attitude) remaining firm and never weakening
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.