res|o|lute

res|o|lute
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´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 …   Useful english dictionary

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  • ir|res´o|lute´ness — 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´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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