resolute
/ˈrezəluːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrezəluːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈre-zə-ˌlüt -lət/ (ame, mw)
resolute — adjective
- resolutepositive
- more resolutecomparative
- most resolutesuperlative
1. showing a strong decision that does not bend when other people push back or cond
showing a strong decision that does not bend when other people push back or conditions become difficult.
Sivan remained resolute when the board asked her to cut staff pay.
remain resolute under pressure
With a resolute voice, Reema told the landlord she would not leave.
resolute + voice for firm refusal
The village council stayed resolute after the storm destroyed its only bridge.
Elise gave the judge a resolute answer and refused to change it.
- determined
more common and wider; it often stresses effort toward a goal
- steadfast
stresses loyalty and not changing over time
- firm
more general and less formal than resolute
- unwavering
highlights not changing at all in belief or support
- hesitant
showing uncertainty instead of firm decision
- wavering
changing or weakening under pressure
- irresolute
formal opposite meaning not able to decide firmly
文法句型
be/remain/stay + resolute
resolute + noun
用法筆記
Usually used in formal contexts about attitudes, voices, leadership, or public decisions. It often follows remain or stay when someone refuses to change course under pressure.
常見錯誤
resolute — noun
1. a person who stays firm, acts with courage, and does not give up after choosing
a person who stays firm, acts with courage, and does not give up after choosing a course.
After the bridge collapsed, Ryan emerged as a resolute amid the chaos.
a resolute for a person showing courage
In the novel, Lan is the resolute who leads the children to safety.
the resolute in literary description
The old captain called Christopher a resolute after the midnight rescue.
Among the frightened crew, Lara was the only resolute on deck.
- stalwart
more literary and often stresses loyal support
- fighter
more everyday and often used for someone who keeps struggling
- steadfast person
describes the same quality but is more descriptive than this rare noun
- waverer
someone who keeps changing or losing resolve
文法句型
a/the + resolute
用法筆記
Rare and formal. It usually appears with a or the when a text presents someone as a firm, dependable figure in a tense situation.