Resolute comes from the same Latin verb as resolved, and the two words are often synonyms. So how did it get this meaning from the Latin? Essentially, when you resolve a question or problem, you come to a conclusion, and once you've reached a conclusion you can proceed to act. So in your New Year's resolutions, you resolve—or make up your mind—to do something. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions aren't a good illustration of the meaning of resolute, since only about one in ten actually seems to succeed.
faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.
faithful to her promise
loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.
remained loyal to the czar
constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.
constant friends
staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.
a staunch defender of free speech
steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.
steadfast in their support
resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.
a resolute ally
Examples of resolute in a Sentence
Adjective
She is a resolute competitor.
He has remained resolute in his opposition to the bill.
a leader with a stern and resolute manner
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The normally resolute side was stretched throughout as a back-and-forth second half progressed, and both teams created opportunities late in the game.—Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2024 Consistently, Dior has been dedicated to giving voice to every female filmmaker, championing their fearless pursuit of self-worth and the authentic expression of women’s independent, dynamic personas and their spirited, resolute core values.—WWD, 3 July 2024 The lonely, resolute path of Oklahoma legislator Mauree Turner
Subscribe to comment and get the full experience.—Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 22 June 2024 Dončić’s second-in-command is Kyrie Irving, famous outside of basketball circles for his resolute aversion, two seasons ago, to getting the COVID vaccine—and for sharing on social media, not long afterward, an antisemitic documentary.—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for resolute
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