dead set on

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bent on adj.
firm adj.
immovable adj.
indefatigable adj.
inexorable adj.
mulish adj.
obstinate adj.
purposeful adj.
relentless adj.
resolute adj.
set adj.
stalwart adj.
stringent adj.
unfaltering adj.
unrelenting adj.
unwavering adj.
unyielding adj.

ADJECTIVE

bent on

Synonyms

WEAK

bound determined determined upon fixed fixed upon intent intent on out to set on

ADJECTIVE

firm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant consistent determined explicit flat persistent resolute specific stable staunch steadfast steady strict strong tenacious unflinching unshakable unwavering unyielding

STRONG

abiding bent bound constant enduring established exact fixed going intent persevering prevailing resolved set settled stated stipulated true unbending

WEAK

hang-tough inflexible never-failing obdurate standpat sure unchangeable undeviating unqualified unshaken

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid broken easygoing flexible inconsistent inconstant indefinite irresolute obscure soft surrendering uncertain unfixed unreliable unstable unsteady untrustworthy vague varying wavering weak wobbly yielding

STRONG

changeable disloyal false fickle undecided untrue

WEAK

alterable loose moving slack supple unsettled

ADJECTIVE

immovable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immobile immutable impassive inflexible motionless stationary steadfast uncompromising unshakable unyielding

STRONG

adamant constant fast firm set solid stable

WEAK

dug in hard-nosed immotile intransigent locked-in obdurate quiescent resolute rooted secure set in concrete set in stone standpat stick to guns stuck unalterable unchangeable unmodifiable unwavering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

flexible mobile moving unfixed willing yielding

STRONG

changeable inconstant indefinite loose movable soft supple undecided unstable untrustworthy wavering

ADJECTIVE

indefatigable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assiduous diligent dogged energetic inexhaustible painstaking relentless tireless unflagging unwavering vigorous

WEAK

active bound and determined determined hell-bent industrious ironclad nose to grindstone patient persevering persistent pertinacious sedulous steadfast stop-at-nothing strenuous unfaltering unflinching unremitting unwearied unwearying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

changing idle inactive indifferent lazy lethargic negligent tired wavering

WEAK

fatigued weary

ADJECTIVE

inexorable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implacable inescapable merciless relentless unrelenting

WEAK

adamant adamantine bound bound and determined compulsory dogged hard harsh hell bent on immobile immovable ineluctable inflexible ironclad like death and taxes locked-in mean business necessary no going back obdurate obstinate remorseless resolute rigid set in stone severe single-minded stubborn unappeasable unbending uncompromising unmovable unyielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

kind merciful nice sympathetic

WEAK

flexible lenient remorseful yielding

ADJECTIVE

mulish

Synonyms

WEAK

adamant bullheaded dogged firm hardheaded headstrong immovable inflexible intractable obdurate opinionated persistent pigheaded recalcitrant relentless single-minded steadfast strong-minded stubborn tenacious

ADJECTIVE

obstinate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant dogmatic headstrong inflexible intransigent recalcitrant steadfast tenacious unyielding willful

STRONG

convinced dogged firm hardened resolved

WEAK

cantankerous contradictory contrary contumacious hard heady immovable indomitable intractable locked-in mulish obdurate opinionated opinionative persistent pertinacious perverse pigheaded refractory relentless restive self-willed strong-minded unalterable unflinching unmanageable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amenable flexible obedient pliant soft submissive surrendering willing yielding

STRONG

irresolute

WEAK

agreeable cooperative helpful

ADJECTIVE

purposeful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calculated deliberate determined intense persistent resolute strong-willed

WEAK

be out for blood bent bound decided firm fixed intent mean business obstinate playing hard ball positive purposive settled single-minded stalwart staunch steadfast steady stubborn tenacious undeviating unfaltering unwavering

Antonyms

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irresolute weak

WEAK

aimless thoughtless undetermined unplanned wanton

ADJECTIVE

relentless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined dogged ferocious fierce harsh implacable inexorable rigorous ruthless single-minded uncompromising unforgiving unrelenting unstoppable unyielding

WEAK

adamant bound bound and determined go for broke grim hang in hang-tough hard inflexible inhuman mortal obdurate pitiless remorseless rigid stiff stop-at-nothing strict stringent unappeasable unbending undeviating unflinching vindictive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compassionate easy flexible gentle irresolute kind lenient merciful mild nice nonviolent peaceful remorseful sympathetic tame tender yielding

WEAK

ending intermittent stopping understanding

ADJECTIVE

resolute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant bold courageous obstinate persistent relentless serious staunch steadfast strong stubborn tenacious uncompromising unflinching unshakable unwavering unyielding

WEAK

constant decided dogged faithful firm fixed immutable inflexible intent upon intrepid loyal meaning business persevering persisting purposeful resolved set settled steady true unbending unchanging undaunted unfaltering unflagging unshaken valiant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agreeable complacent cooperative cowardly fearful flexible irresolute light meek shy soft submissive surrendering timid unreliable wavering weak willing yielding

WEAK

cautious

ADJECTIVE

set

Synonyms

STRONG

agreed appointed arranged bent concluded confirmed determined entrenched established firm fixed immovable intent ironclad obstinate pat prearranged predetermined prescribed regular resolved rooted scheduled settled specified stated stipulated

WEAK

certain customary decisive definite hanging tough inveterate locked-in pigheaded resolute rigid set in stone solid as a rock steadfast stiff-necked stubborn unflappable usual well-set

Antonyms

STRONG

changeable indefinite irresolute undecided unsettled variable wavering weak yielding

ADJECTIVE

stalwart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dependable fearless indomitable intrepid redoubtable staunch stout tenacious vigorous

STRONG

bold bound brave daring husky powerhouse solid steamroller tough

WEAK

athletic bound and determined brawny brick-wall courageous dauntless forceful gutsy hanging tough hefty lusty muscular nervy robust rugged sinewy spunky stouthearted strapping sturdy substantial unafraid undaunted valorous

Antonyms

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afraid timid undependable unreliable weak yielding

STRONG

cowardly fearful meek quiet reticent retiring shy soft vulnerable

ADJECTIVE

stringent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

binding demanding draconian exacting forceful harsh inflexible ironclad rigorous severe stiff strict tough

WEAK

acrimonious brick-wall by the book by the numbers compelling confining convincing drawing dyed-in-the-wool hard hard-nosed iron-fisted picky poignant powerful rough set unpermissive valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amenable calm easy easygoing facile flexible gentle kind lenient mild nice pliable pliant soft weak willing yielding

WEAK

inexact tolerant

ADJECTIVE

unfaltering

Synonyms

WEAK

abiding bent on bound bound and determined enduring firm going all the way indefatigable meaning business mulish never-failing persevering pigheaded resolute set steady stiff-necked stubborn sure tireless unfailing unflagging unflappable unflinching unqualified unquestioning unswerving untiring unwavering wholehearted

Antonyms

WEAK

faltering unsettled unstable unsteady

ADJECTIVE

unrelenting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ceaseless constant continual continuous endless implacable incessant inexorable persistent relentless ruthless tenacious unabated unremitting unwavering unyielding

WEAK

bound bound and determined brick-wall cruel grim hanging tough hardheaded intransigent iron-fisted mortal perpetual pitiless remorseless rigid set steady stern stiff stiff-necked tough unbending unbroken unflinching unsparing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ceasing changeable completed ending finished flexible halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular kind merciful nice occasional stopping surrendering sympathetic terminable varying wavering yielding

WEAK

compassionate relenting

ADJECTIVE

unwavering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abiding determined enduring intense resolute single-minded staunch steadfast unflagging unflappable unqualified unshakable unswerving

WEAK

brick-wall dedicated firm fixed never-failing pat regular set set in stone solid steady sure undeviating unfaltering unshaken untiring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresolute unreliable wavering weak

WEAK

changeable changing inconsistent varying

ADJECTIVE

unyielding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant determined hard-line hard-nosed immovable implacable inflexible intractable merciless obstinate relentless rigid ruthless single-minded staunch stubborn uncompromising unrelenting unwavering

WEAK

firm fixed hang-tough hard hard-core hardheaded headstrong immalleable impliable inexorable locked-in mulish obdurate pertinacious pigheaded refractory solid stiff stiff-necked tough unbending uncompliant unmovable unswayable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compassionate cooperative flexible giving irresolute kind merciful nice pliable pliant soft submissive sympathetic wavering weak willing yielding

WEAK

surrendering

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dead set on

Kelce was dead set on rediscovering the explosiveness that once made him practically impossible to cover.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"The very fact they were dead set on employing these independent advocates themselves says something about the culture - its control, and just not even beginning to understand the nature of independence."

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025

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From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024

Sometimes a happily ever after isn't the right fit for a movie so dead set on taking so much commentary from reality.

From Salon ● May 7, 2024

“Your pa was dead set on that dress. I figured—”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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