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[ dih-tur-mind ] / dɪˈtɜr mɪnd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR determined ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectiveresolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo. decided; settled; resolved. Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context. Origin of determinedFirst recorded in 1490–1500; determine + -ed2 SYNONYMS FOR determined1 inflexible, unfaltering, unwavering. SEE SYNONYMS FOR determined ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM determinedde·ter·mined·ly [dih-tur-mind-lee, -muh-nid-lee], /dɪˈtɜr mɪnd li, -mə nɪd li/, adverbde·ter·mined·ness, nounpost·de·ter·mined, adjectiveun·de·ter·mined, adjectiveDictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for determinedTed Cruz determinedly took a position of all-out opposition. How Ted Cruz Can Win in 2016|David Frum|October 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST In the midst of this maelstrom came a strange and determinedly anachronistic new novel by William Goldman. American Dreams, 1973: The Princess Bride by William Goldman|Nathaniel Rich|August 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST “We will respond to the threat of climate change,” President Obama said determinedly during his address. Barack Obama, Beyoncé, and More Inauguration Highlights|The Daily Beast Video|January 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST Here, Cattrall casts off every remnant of glamour and determinedly mines her ugly side. Kim Cattrall Strips Down|Gina Piccalo|April 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
"I think I must go," she said hurriedly, after a glance at his determinedly altruistic profile. The Street of Seven Stars|Mary Roberts Rinehart He was found under a bed, and hurried to get away, being most determinedly chased by the energetic landlord. The Strand Magazine, Vol. VII, Issue 39, March 1894|Various "Glad they're enjoying it," he gave back with a disgruntled air that Ruth determinedly ignored. The Innocent Adventuress|Mary Hastings Bradley "I think she is a little more herself to-day," he would say determinedly, till David wondered to hear him. Tommy and Grizel|J.M. Barrie We ask ourselves, whence the courage which inspired us to face so determinedly what was before us? Through Shot and Flame|J. D. Kestell.
British Dictionary definitions for determined
adjectiveof unwavering mind; resolute; firm Derived forms of determineddeterminedly, adverbdeterminedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to determinedtenacious, stubborn, dogged, steadfast, resolute, strong-willed, purposeful, serious, decisive, single-minded, resolved, firm, set, pat, bent, persevering, decided, obstinate, fixed, settled |