resolute

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

reso·lute BrE [ˈrezəluːt] NAmE [ˈrezəluːt] adjective
having or showing great determination
Syn: ↑determined
•resolute leadership
•He became even more resolute in his opposition to the plan.
•Her voice sounded calm and resolute.
Opp: ↑irresolute
Derived Words: ↑resolutely ▪ ↑resoluteness

Word Origin:
[resolute resolutely resoluteness] late Middle English (in the sense ‘paid’, describing a rent): from Latin resolutus ‘loosened, released, paid’, past participle of resolvere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + solvere ‘loosen’.

Example Bank:
•They stood resolute against the enemy.
•We must remain resolute.
•He called for resolute action to battle terrorism.
•His resolute leadership was admired by many.
•She became even more resolute in her opposition to the plan.