Word meaning

resolute

adjective · REZ-uh-loot

What does resolute mean?

Resolute means admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Resolute in a sentence

“She was resolute in her decision to run the marathon.”

Synonyms for resolute

  • determined
  • steadfast
  • firm

How to remember resolute

  • Say it out loud a few times: REZ-uh-loot.
  • Write one sentence of your own using resolute, about something that happened to you today.
  • Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.

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