determinedde‧ter‧mined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd $ -ɜːr-/ ●●○ W3 adjective 
Gwen is a very determined woman.determined to do something She was determined to win.determined (that) He was determined that the same mistakes would not be repeated.2showing determination, especially in a difficult situationdetermined attempt/effort She was making a determined effort to give up smoking. The library was closed down despite determined opposition.THESAURUSdetermined if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you. Determined is also used about someone’s character, when they usually behave in this way: · I was determined to be a doctor.· She’s a very determined woman.stubborn determined not to change what you are doing, especially when other people think you are behaving in an unreasonable way. Stubborn is often used when you disapprove of someone. It is also sometimes used when you admire them: · I wish you would stop being so stubborn!· Churchill’s stubborn refusal to surrendersingle-minded someone who is single-minded works very hard in order to achieve one particular thing, and thinks that everything else is much less important: · During a war, a leader must be single-minded and, if necessary, ruthless.· her single-minded pursuit of powertough /tʌf/ determined to succeed, even if a situation is difficult or frightening: · In competitive sports, it is as important to be mentally tough as it is to be physically fit.· Gorelick is known as a tough manager.firm showing by your behaviour that you are determined not to change your mind, especially when you are telling someone what to do: · What this country needs is firm leadership.· You have to be firm with young children.feisty determined and full of energy, and not afraid to say what you think and argue with people – used especially when you admire this person. Feisty is often used about women: · In the film she plays a feisty young woman who is smarter than all the men put together.· a feisty kid with a mind of his own· the city’s feisty mayorheadstrong determined to do what you want, without listening to other people’s advice or thinking about the results of your actions – used especially about young people: · Her sister was headstrong and impulsive, and made a point of going out whenever and wherever she liked.resolute formal doing something in a very determined way because you have very strong beliefs, aims etc: · the soldiers’ resolute defence of the towntenacious formal determined and refusing to give up: · McTaggart was seen by many in the environment movement as a tenacious hero.· his tenacious grip on powerdogged [only before noun] dogged behaviour shows that you are very determined and that you will not give up – used especially in the following phrases: dogged determination/persistence/resistance/refusal: · The team played with dogged determination.· his dogged refusal to admit defeat· the dogged persistence of the defenderspersistent continuing to do something, although this is difficult, or other people warn you not to do it: · If you want to get a job, you have to be persistent. Don’t give up.strong-willed always very determined to do what you want to do, even if other people think it is not a good idea to do it: · She has always been a strong-willed child.ruthless /ˈruːθləs/ someone who is ruthless is so determined to get what they want, that they do not care if they harm other people: · a ruthless dictator· He was ruthless in his ambition.mean business to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · The one-day strike proved that the union meant business.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Both sides in the dispute seemed determined not to compromise.
- I was determined to be a professional dancer, and practised for hours every day.
- I was immediately impressed by how determined he was.
- Not many women went to university in those days, but Dorothy was a very determined woman.
- She was determined that her children should have the best possible education.
- The proposal met with determined opposition from the government.
- The world must make a more determined effort to stop the flow of arms to trouble spots.
- There's no point in trying to stop her -- it'll only make her more determined.
- He was prepared, determined, ready.
- I also hope all parties will work together in a determined and responsible manner to solve the main problem facing this nation.
- I had brought a rifle with me to Abyssinia. determined to achieve my dream of hunting big game.
- It sounded determined to break through the glass.
- Paul Ince escapes criticism for his usual wholehearted endeavours and determined talking.
- The third question was: If everything is determined, what becomes of free will and our responsibility for our actions?
- We were determined not to start off with a mortgage round our necks if we could possibly avoid it.
THESAURUS
if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you. Determined is also used about someone’s character, when they usually behave in this way: · I was determined to be a doctor.· She’s a very determined woman.
determined not to change what you are doing, especially when other people think you are behaving in an unreasonable way. Stubborn is often used when you disapprove of someone. It is also sometimes used when you admire them: · I wish you would stop being so stubborn!· Churchill’s stubborn refusal to surrender
someone who is single-minded works very hard in order to achieve one particular thing, and thinks that everything else is much less important: · During a war, a leader must be single-minded and, if necessary, ruthless.· her single-minded pursuit of power
determined to succeed, even if a situation is difficult or frightening: · In competitive sports, it is as important to be mentally tough as it is to be physically fit.· Gorelick is known as a tough manager.
showing by your behaviour that you are determined not to change your mind, especially when you are telling someone what to do: · What this country needs is firm leadership.· You have to be firm with young children.
determined and full of energy, and not afraid to say what you think and argue with people – used especially when you admire this person. Feisty is often used about women: · In the film she plays a feisty young woman who is smarter than all the men put together.· a feisty kid with a mind of his own· the city’s feisty mayor
determined to do what you want, without listening to other people’s advice or thinking about the results of your actions – used especially about young people: · Her sister was headstrong and impulsive, and made a point of going out whenever and wherever she liked.
formal doing something in a very determined way because you have very strong beliefs, aims etc: · the soldiers’ resolute defence of the town
formal determined and refusing to give up: · McTaggart was seen by many in the environment movement as a tenacious hero.· his tenacious grip on power
[only before noun] dogged behaviour shows that you are very determined and that you will not give up – used especially in the following phrases: dogged determination/persistence/resistance/refusal: · The team played with dogged determination.· his dogged refusal to admit defeat· the dogged persistence of the defenders
continuing to do something, although this is difficult, or other people warn you not to do it: · If you want to get a job, you have to be persistent. Don’t give up.
always very determined to do what you want to do, even if other people think it is not a good idea to do it: · She has always been a strong-willed child.
someone who is ruthless is so determined to get what they want, that they do not care if they harm other people: · a ruthless dictator· He was ruthless in his ambition.
to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · The one-day strike proved that the union meant business.
Longman Language Activatordetermined to do something if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you: · There's no point in trying to stop her -- it'll only make her more determined.determined to do something: · I was determined to be a professional dancer, and practised for hours every day.· Both sides in the dispute seemed determined not to compromise.determined (that): · She was determined that her children should have the best possible education.
to be determined to do something, especially something important that will affect your whole life, even if other people think you should not do it: be set on (doing) something: · Nina seems to be set on marrying him.be dead set on something (=extremely determined to do something): · I didn't particularly want to go to Africa, but Bob was dead set on the idea.
if you set your mind on something, you decide that that is what you definitely want to do or have, especially something that you will have to work hard to achieve: set your mind on (doing) something: · Once Tammy's set her mind on something, she doesn't rest until she's done it.· She's set her mind on having a big posh wedding.
to be determined to do something, especially something that other people do not approve of or think you should do: · Michael left school at fifteen, intent on a career in showbusiness.be intent on (doing) something: · He's always seems intent on stirring up trouble among his colleagues.
determined not to change your opinion or decision, especially when other people are trying to persuade you to change it: · The man in the shop was adamant. "Definitely not," he said.adamant that: · Taylor was adamant that she was not going to quit.be adamant in your belief/refusal/own mind: · Nicolson was always adamant in his belief that his films did not encourage drug-taking.adamant about: · To this day, Matthews is adamant about his innocence.
in a way that shows that you are determined to do something: · She strode purposefully up to the door and rang the bell loudly.
formal to be determined to do something because you are sure that it is the right thing to do: be resolved to do something: · The new President is resolved to impose a number of reforms.be resolved that: · Our city authorities are resolved that the new school will be built within six months.
to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · And to prove we mean business, our members will stage a one-day strike next week.· Firm action would show both sides that the EU and the UN really meant business.
American informal to be very determined to get what you want, especially in business or politics: · Toymaker Mattel is getting ready to play hardball in an effort to persuade Hasbro to reconsider a merger.play hardball with: · The Deputy Prime Minister told reporters that Canada was ready to play hardball with the US.
refusing to stop trying to do something even though the situation is difficult or people are opposing you: · As a reporter, David was tougher and more tenacious than the other three.· He was the most tenacious politician in South Korea.
someone who has a determined character someone who is determined works very hard to achieve what they want to achieve, and will not let problems stop them: · Not many women went to university in those days, but Dorothy was a very determined woman.· I was immediately impressed by how determined he was.
someone who is single-minded works very hard in order to achieve one particular thing, and thinks that everything else is much less important: · During a war, a leader must be single-minded and, if necessary, ruthless.somebody's single-minded pursuit of something: · Many athletes withdraw from the world in their single-minded pursuit of their sport.single-minded determination/ambition/commitment: · Her single-minded commitment to the job meant that she had little time left for her family.
always very determined to do what you want to do, even if other people think it is not a good idea to do it: · At seventy-nine, she is as strong-willed as she ever was.· Sally was only 14, but Nick no longer knew how to handle his strong-willed young daughter.
unwilling to change your opinions or intentions because you are sure you are right, even when other people think you are being unreasonable: · At work, George was known as an uncompromising businessman.· The District Officers were uncompromising in their opposition to the proposals of the wildlife conservationists.
someone who is feisty is determined to get what they want, and is not afraid of stating their opinion, or fighting for it: · Davis was known in Hollywood as the feistiest actress of her day.· Pavlov was feisty in his opposition to the Soviets, but, aware of his fame, they were forced to ignore his insults.· Riordan frequented the restaurant for 40 years, coming back for the food and the feisty attitude of the staff.
someone who is tough is determined to succeed at anything they do, and does not let difficult or frightening situations stop them: · My grandmother was a tough old lady, who lived through some very hard times.· In games like this it is more important to be mentally tough, than physically fit.· Voters traditionally believe that women are not as tough as men on crime and defense issues.
determined in a way that is annoying or silly someone who is stubborn refuses to change their mind about something, even when people think they are wrong or are being unreasonable: · I told him it was a bad idea, but Dave's so stubborn that he just never listens.· a stubborn old man
someone who is obstinate always does what they want and refuses to change their mind, even when this is annoying and unreasonable: · How do you deal with an obstinate teenager who always says she isn't hungry?· You know I'm right really. You're just being obstinate.
informal use this about someone who refuses to change their mind when you think that what they want to do is stupid: · He really was the most pig-headed man I've ever had the misfortune to meet.· Don't be so pig-headed! You can't possibly drive home after the amount you've had to drink.
someone who is headstrong is very independent and wants to do things in the way that they want, without listening to other people's advice or thinking about the results of their actions: · Leo's parents soon found that they were completely unable to control their headstrong son.· Suzie was headstrong, and sometimes thoughtless of other people's feelings.
British /willful American someone who is wilful , especially a child or young person, deliberately behaves badly by continuing to do what they want to do, even after they have been told to stop: · Billy is a very wilful little boy who's constantly being punished for not doing as he's told.· Sometimes kids who are described as difficult or wilful just need a little extra love and attention.
if you say that someone will not listen , you mean that they refuse to accept other people's helpful advice or opinions: · I've told him again and again what I think, but he won't listen.not listen to reason: · Wait until she calms down. She's far too upset at the moment to listen to reason.
extremely determined to do something, even if it is wrong to be willing to do anything, even if it is cruel, dishonest, or illegal, in order to get what you want: · He's prepared to go to any lengths to find the men who killed his daughter.· Lawrence would stop at nothing to achieve power and wealth.
informal to be extremely determined to do something, especially something dangerous or something that may have a bad result: be hellbent on doing something: · Bob's hellbent on going through with the plan, even though it's sure to end in disaster.be hellbent on revenge/destruction: · Gangs of youths rampaged through the streets, hellbent on destruction.
if you do something whatever the cost , you are determined to do it even if it causes a lot of problems or you have to spend a lot of money, use a lot of effort etc: · I want him back here as soon as possible, whatever the cost.· They are determined to win back the disputed territories, whatever the cost in human terms.
spoken use this to emphasize that you are determined to do something in spite of any problems or difficulties: · I'll be there in time. Don't worry. Come hell or high water.· Come hell or high water, he'd never missed a race and he wasn't going to miss this one.
someone who is ruthless is so determined to get what they want, especially in business or politics, that they do not care if they harm other people: · You should be careful of Ian - he can be pretty ruthless if anyone gets in his way.· a ruthless and pitiless dictator
the ability to be determined the ability to continue trying to achieve what you want, even when this is difficult: · After the accident, Bill learned to walk again through sheer hard work and determination.determination to do something: · A spokesman stressed the police's determination to find the girl's killer.dogged determination (=strong determination): · Success requires dogged determination, as well as ability.
determination to become successful, rich, powerful, or famous: · Eric wasn't particularly intelligent but he had plenty of ambition.· My teachers always told me that I lacked ambition, and would never get anywhere.burning ambition: · Getting to the top hadn't been easy, in spite of his burning ambition and will to succeed.
the ability to control your mind and body in order to achieve whatever you decide to do: · It takes a lot of willpower to give up smoking.by/through sheer willpower (=by willpower alone): · She made herself get better by sheer willpower, when everyone else had given up hope.
the strong desire to do or achieve something: the will to live/recover/get better, etc: · When her husband died, she seemed to lose the will to live.the will to do something: · They weren't the best side in the European Cup, but they possessed the will to win.
formal a strong determination to succeed in doing something especially because you are sure that it is a good thing to do: somebody's resolve to do something: · He restated his firm resolve to become president, and achieve clean and honest government.strengthen/harden/stiffen somebody's resolve (=make it stronger): · The latest unemployment figures should strengthen the government's resolve to do something about it.
the determination and energy that makes you successfully achieve something: · Without my mother's drive and energy, our family would have starved.· He's clever enough, but he lacks drive.
the courage and energy that someone shows when they are determined to achieve something or determined not to let a difficult situation make them stop trying: · The fact that they reached the semi-final is a reflection of their spirit and commitment.fighting spirit (=brave determination to keep trying or fighting in a difficult situation): · She never once thought of giving up. Everyone admired her fighting spirit.break somebody's spirit (=make them lose their determination to fight, be brave etc): · The hours of interrogations and beatings were designed to break his spirit.
the ability to keep on trying to achieve something over a long period, even when this is difficult: · The job requires perseverance and, above all, patience.perseverance to do something: · Some of the girls did not have the perseverance to train to his standards of precision.
formal the determination to never stop trying to succeed in something or to allow anyone to stop you from doing something: · I admired him for his tenacity and his courage in confronting problems that other people might avoid.show/exhibit tenacity: · The tenacity and ingenuity shown by these women's groups during the war was remarkable.
behaviour that shows determination: determined effort (to do something) · The world must make a more determined effort to stop the flow of arms to trouble spots.determined resistance/opposition etc (from somebody) · The proposal met with determined opposition from the government.
: stubborn opposition/resistance/defence etc when the people involved are very determined to get what they want in a difficult situation and refuse to let anyone change their mind: · Despite stubborn opposition, the President managed to raise interest rates.· The oil companies face stubborn resistance from environmentalists.
steadfast actions or behaviour show that you are determined not to change your beliefs or your support for someone, especially because you want to be loyal to them: steadfast belief/refusal/support etc: · Malta's steadfast defence from 1940-43 played an important part in the course of the war.· the steadfast support of America's alliesremain steadfast in your belief/loyalty/determination etc: · As a politician, you have to show resilience - the ability to remain steadfast in your beliefs.
resolute actions or behaviour show that you are strongly determined not to change your opinions or intentions, even though other people want you to change them: · Tough policies and resolute leadership always create enemies.resolute action/measures/opposition etc: · In the face of resolute opposition, the bill was withdrawn in November.stand resolute: · The players stood resolute in the hope of having their former agreement renewed.
dogged actions or behaviour show that you are very determined to continue doing something, even though it is difficult or takes a long time, and refuse to let others prevent you: dogged determination/persistence/insistence etc: · In the end we succeeded, through dogged determination plus a bit of good luck.· The dogged persistence of the police finally paid off when Hooper told them what he knew.
looking or smelling delicious if something depends on a fact, result, decision etc, it is not fixed or decided because it will change if the fact, result, decision etc changes: it depends how/where/what etc: · I might not be able to go to France - it depends how much it costs.it depends/that depends spoken (=say this when your decision may change according to what happens): · "Are you going to apply for that job?" "Well, it depends."it all depends spoken (=say this to emphasize that you cannot be certain about something): · We still don't know whether we'll have to move to a new house or not - it all depends.depend on: · The amount I earn depends on the kind of work I'm doing.
if something is done according to particular facts, a particular situation etc, these affect the way it is done: · Telephone charges vary according to the time of day.· The students were grouped according to age and ability.
use this to say that what will happen or what you do will change according to what happens in another situation: · Inflation goes up and down depending on the state of the economy.· In many languages there are different words for "you' depending on who you are talking to.· I kept getting different answers depending on who I asked.
if the quality or nature of something is determined by other things, it depends on those things for how it is made: · The colour of the rock is determined by the type of mineral present in it.· The ultimate flavor of the cheese variety is determined by the length of time it is allowed to mature.· An individual's metabolism is generally determined by his or her genetic make-up.
if a decision, choice, or result is dictated by something, it depends very strongly on it, and leaves no choice for the people involved: · A country's choice of export products is dictated by geography, climate, and natural resources.· Any development in the city center is dictated by the city's historic preservation laws.
if one decision, situation, calculation etc is based on another, the second is the main thing upon which the first decision etc depends: · Your pension will be based on the amount that you are earning when you retire.· This year's funding for the program is based on the number of applications that we received last year.· The jury's decision must be based on the evidence heard in court.
formal to depend on something: · The speed of the plane is dependent on the efficiency of the engines.· Benefits paid will be dependent on length of service with the company.
if a result, especially an important result, hinges on or hangs on something happening, it depends on it completely: · The future prospects of a student can hinge on his or her performance in these exams.· The case hinged on whether the jury believed the defendants had planned to kill anyone when they broke into the house.
if something important such as money or success is riding on the result of something else, it depends on it : · It's really stressful when you know that your whole future may be riding on this one interview.· Boxing has become big business, with a huge amount of money riding on the outcome of a fight.
if what someone does or what happens is decided by something else, it depends on it: · The future of the school will be decided by the results of this survey. · Your choice of tool will be decided by the hardness of the wood you are working on.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY She was making a determined effort to give up smoking. The library was closed down despite determined opposition.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
She was making a determined effort to give up smoking. The library was closed down despite determined opposition.· His wife waged a determined campaign for his release.
literary (=giving a face a determined appearance)· She had short hair and a determined chin.
(=showing a lot of determination)· She had made a determined effort to lose weight.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· To protect themselves they also determined to withdraw to a monastery.· She was also determined to spend as much time in dress shops as she possibly could!· I; and with a given production function the rate of growth in that department is also determined.· It was also determined to introduce wagon building at Wolverton.· Elena was also determined that her children should have successful educations.· He's also determined to acquire systems software technology like utilities from the outside.
· This can be a helpful approach in discussion - some one may regard you as stubborn, whereas you see yourself as determined.· Surely she was still as determined as ever not to allow anyone to creep through her defences and make her care?· She was determined he should qualify as a doctor and just as determined that he should practise here.· He admired some of them as determined but ordinary folk.· He is as determined to preserve his positive face here as he is to defend his negative face in scene three.
· This predisposition may be genetically determined.· Moving from insects to reptiles to mammals, the importance of learned, as opposed to genetically determined, behaviour gradually increases.
· Baglin emerged for the second set looking more determined, and quickly set about re-establishing himself in the match.· Dennis Hopper was even more determined than Fonda to make it work.· By 1952 he was becoming all the more determined that the United States should not be tarred with the colonial brush.· But more determined art criminals posing as tourists helped themselves to ornate craftwork from the chapel.· This time however government attempts to bring about change have been more determined and enduring.· Our response to recession must simply be to be more determined, focused and innovative.· But it was a temporary setback that made him even more determined to achieve his boyhood dream.· It made me even more determined to keep alive the memory of both Dawn and my wife.
· Eddery had to be at his most determined to beat Nominator whose hallmark is toughness.· From the middle years of the fourteenth century, such steps were sufficient to keep all but the most determined attackers at bay.· I met the most determined teenage resistance ever.· Padlocking steel collars on to the corner legs will help prevent even the most determined thief from moving your caravan.· Politically, the leaders of organized labour were the most determined campaigners on the pensioners' behalf.
· We'd rowed about it endlessly, but I was quite determined.· She hadn't quite determined what it was going to mean to her.
· But they also explore psychology's boundaries: an important focus for a discipline so determined to define itself rigorously.· I had never seen any animal, human or otherwise, so wild - so determined, so excited, so driven.· But ideas which are determined by social reality are not, because they are so determined, necessarily erroneous.· He's so determined, so forceful - he does what he wants and to hell with the consequences!· Why was he so determined to deny her the right to reach for her dream?· He, after all, was the one so determined to do away with sham and misunderstanding.· Why had he been so determined to create a second see of archiepiscopal rank in the southern province in the first place?
· The second period saw no let-up from either side with both still determined to play 15-man rugby.· The shaman was still determined to resist and encouraged the growing unrest among the warriors.· Nicholson returned to the bosom of his friends, somewhat dejected but still determined.
· Above all, Marianella will be remembered as a very brave and very determined woman.· Orc war boar riders are rough, tough and very determined.· You may find that you have to be very determined and repeat your message several times.· It wouldn't have stopped anything very determined, and it had no chance with Jekub.· She's very determined and that was her way of coping.· This was just a back seat and very determined to stay that way.
NOUN· For the sake of your health make a determined effort to stop smoking.· Had her shyly determined efforts to be friendly with the other quieter girls like herself been so thoroughly misinterpreted?· With a determined effort she blanked her mind, raising the mug to her lips.· In other words, the subjects were making determined efforts to understand the dynamic aspects of the problem.· He blew his nose vigorously, straightened his dressing gown and made a determined effort to regain a measure of composure.· So since 1979 the Conservatives have made a determined effort to curtail local expenditure.· The ballot came after determined efforts to lobby support for him.· While Cato was still alive the Roman governing class made a determined effort to get to know the Celts better.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
- Klein is bound and determined to win at least five races this year.
WORD FAMILYadjectivedeterminedindeterminatepredeterminednoundeterminationdeterminerverbdetermineadverbdeterminedly
1having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you: Gwen is a very determined woman.determined to do something She was determined to win.determined (that) He was determined that the same mistakes would not be repeated.2showing determination, especially in a difficult situationdetermined attempt/effort She was making a determined effort to give up smoking. The library was closed down despite determined opposition.THESAURUSdetermined if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you. Determined is also used about someone’s character, when they usually behave in this way: · I was determined to be a doctor.· She’s a very determined woman.stubborn determined not to change what you are doing, especially when other people think you are behaving in an unreasonable way. Stubborn is often used when you disapprove of someone. It is also sometimes used when you admire them: · I wish you would stop being so stubborn!· Churchill’s stubborn refusal to surrendersingle-minded someone who is single-minded works very hard in order to achieve one particular thing, and thinks that everything else is much less important: · During a war, a leader must be single-minded and, if necessary, ruthless.· her single-minded pursuit of powertough /tʌf/ determined to succeed, even if a situation is difficult or frightening: · In competitive sports, it is as important to be mentally tough as it is to be physically fit.· Gorelick is known as a tough manager.firm showing by your behaviour that you are determined not to change your mind, especially when you are telling someone what to do: · What this country needs is firm leadership.· You have to be firm with young children.feisty determined and full of energy, and not afraid to say what you think and argue with people – used especially when you admire this person. Feisty is often used about women: · In the film she plays a feisty young woman who is smarter than all the men put together.· a feisty kid with a mind of his own· the city’s feisty mayorheadstrong determined to do what you want, without listening to other people’s advice or thinking about the results of your actions – used especially about young people: · Her sister was headstrong and impulsive, and made a point of going out whenever and wherever she liked.resolute formal doing something in a very determined way because you have very strong beliefs, aims etc: · the soldiers’ resolute defence of the towntenacious formal determined and refusing to give up: · McTaggart was seen by many in the environment movement as a tenacious hero.· his tenacious grip on powerdogged [only before noun] dogged behaviour shows that you are very determined and that you will not give up – used especially in the following phrases: dogged determination/persistence/resistance/refusal: · The team played with dogged determination.· his dogged refusal to admit defeat· the dogged persistence of the defenderspersistent continuing to do something, although this is difficult, or other people warn you not to do it: · If you want to get a job, you have to be persistent. Don’t give up.strong-willed always very determined to do what you want to do, even if other people think it is not a good idea to do it: · She has always been a strong-willed child.ruthless /ˈruːθləs/ someone who is ruthless is so determined to get what they want, that they do not care if they harm other people: · a ruthless dictator· He was ruthless in his ambition.mean business to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · The one-day strike proved that the union meant business.- primogeniture
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