The move heightened fears the pariah regime is hellbent on building up a doomsday armoury.
The Sun (2009)
They seem hellbent on bringing the company to its knees.
The Sun (2010)
I seemed hellbent on impressing some invisible admirer.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yet insistent and powerful rhythm supplies the main force of the dance, and the cast seems hellbent committed.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
If people have adjusted to a society that seems hellbent on destroying itself in the next couple of decades, just what does that prove about the people?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The result is that teams are hellbent on winning in 90 minutes and we get exciting, aggressive games with sides having a proper go and taking risks.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Synonyms of 'hellbent'
intent, set, determined, settled
More Synonyms of hellbent
(adjective)
Definition
rashly intent
He is hellbent on leaving.
Synonyms
intent (informal)
She looked from one intent face to another.
set
a set time for collection
determined
He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.
settled
fixed
The deal was settled at a prearranged fixed price.
resolved
He was resolved to stay till the end.
bent
Additional synonyms
in the sense of determined
Definition
firmly decided
He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.
Synonyms
resolute,
firm,
dogged,
fixed,
constant,
bold,
intent,
persistent,
relentless,
stalwart,
persevering,
single-minded,
purposeful,
tenacious,
undaunted,
strong-willed,
steadfast,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
strong-minded
in the sense of fixed
Definition
always at the same time
The deal was settled at a prearranged fixed price.