res´o|lute´ness

res´o|lute´ness
res|o|lute «REHZ uh loot», adjective.
1. having a fixed resolve; determined; firm: »

He was resolute in his attempt to climb to the top of the mountain.

2. constant in pursuing a purpose; bold: »

A soldier must be resolute in battle. The risks will be greater in a few years, if we [the U.S.A.] dare not be resolute now (Elmer Davis).

3. indicating or suggesting firmness and determination: »

a resolute attitude, a resolute chin.

[< Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere; see etym. under resolve (Cf.resolve)]
res´o|lute´ly, adverb.
res´o|lute´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • res´o|lute´ly — res|o|lute «REHZ uh loot», adjective. 1. having a fixed resolve; determined; firm: »He was resolute in his attempt to climb to the top of the mountain. 2. constant in pursuing a purpose; bold: »A soldier must be resolute in battle. The risks will …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|o|lute — «REHZ uh loot», adjective. 1. having a fixed resolve; determined; firm: »He was resolute in his attempt to climb to the top of the mountain. 2. constant in pursuing a purpose; bold: »A soldier must be resolute in battle. The risks will be greater …   Useful english dictionary

  • ir|res´o|lute´ly — ir|res|o|lute «ih REHZ uh loot», adjective. not resolute; unable to make up one s mind; not sure of what one wants; hesitating: »Irresolute persons make poor leaders. SYNONYM(S): doubtful, vacillating. –ir|res´o|lute´ly, adverb.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ir|res|o|lute — «ih REHZ uh loot», adjective. not resolute; unable to make up one s mind; not sure of what one wants; hesitating: »Irresolute persons make poor leaders. SYNONYM(S): doubtful, vacillating. –ir|res´o|lute´ly, adverb. –ir|res´o|lute´ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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  • lute — lute; lute·string; ob·vo·lute; res·o·lute·ly; res·o·lute·ness; un·lute; bal·lute; ab·so·lute; con·vo·lute; di·lute; evo·lute; in·vo·lute; pol·lute; res·o·lute; rev·o·lute; sa·lute; vo·lute; con·vo·lute·ly; di·lute·ly; di·lute·ness;… …   English syllables

  • res — ac·ri·do·the·res; ad·u·la·res·cence; an·ti·res·o·nance; api·ko·res; ar·bo·res·cence; ar·bo·res·cent; ar·res·ta·tion; ar·res·tive; ba·res·ma; be·res·o·vite; cal·o·res·cence; car·dio·res·pi·ra·to·ry; cath·o·do·flu·o·res·cence; clam·a·to·res;… …   English syllables

  • resoluteness — res·o·lute·ness …   English syllables

  • resolute — res|o|lute [ rezəlut ] adjective FORMAL extremely determined: a resolute opponent ╾ res|o|lute|ly adverb ╾ res|o|lute|ness noun uncount …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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