resolute

Meaning

Adj

1. Firm, unyielding, determined.
2. (obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.

Noun

1. A determined person; one showing resolution.
2. A projection onto an arbitrary vector.

Synonyms

determined

firm

steadfast

decisive

resolved

strong

steady

brave

decided

bold

unwavering

unyielding

unhesitating

staunch

undaunted

persevering

adamant

sharp

solid

fearless

purposive

hard

energetic

courageous

intent

earnest

dogged

be firm

strong-willed

uncompromising

strong-minded

stern

smart

absolute

stalwart

stiff

ready

quick

rapid

resourceful

prompt

severe

drastic

conclusive

diligent

concluded

animated

determine

burning

immediate

Translations

entschlossen

entschieden

résolu

resolut

risoluto

deciso

decidido

déterminé

ferme

beslist

determinato

fest

décidé

standhaft

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/

Etymology

From Latin resolutus (“released”), past participle of resolvō (“I release, I unbind”) (re- + solvō, whence solve).
Compare typologically Russian реши́тельный (rešítelʹnyj) (< реши́ть (rešítʹ)).