resolute

Adjective
Synonyms: unhesitating

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination“stood resolute against the enemy”“faced with a resolute opposition”“a resolute and unshakeable faith”
  2. characterized by quickness and firmness“his reply was unhesitating”Synonyms: unhesitating
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Resolute \Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F. r['e]solu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve, v. t. & i.]

1.Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady. [1913 Webster]

Edward is at hand, Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.Convinced; satisfied; sure. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

3.Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Syn: Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken. [1913 Webster]

Resolute \Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), n.

1.One who is resolute; hence, a desperado. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2.Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments." --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]

The Devil's Dictionary

RESOLUTE, adj. Obstinate in a course that we approve.
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