WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
res•o•lute /ˈrɛzəˌlut/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- set in purpose or opinion;
resolved:resolute character.
res•o•lute
(rez′ə lo̅o̅t′),USA pronunciation adj.
res•o•lute•ly
(rez′ə lo̅o̅t′lē, rez′ə lo̅o̅t′-),USA pronunciation adv.
res′o•lute′ness, n.
- firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.
- characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.
- Latin resolūtus, past participle of resolvere to resolve
- 1375–1425 for earlier sense "dissolved''; 1525–35 for current senses; late Middle English
- 1. firm, steadfast, fixed. See earnest 1. 2. unwavering, undaunted.
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