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dead set

[ded set, ded set] / ˈdɛd ˈsɛt, ˈdɛd ˌsɛt /

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rigid adj.
strict adj.

ADJECTIVE

rigid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant austere definite exact fixed hard-line harsh inflexible intransigent rigorous solid stern stringent uncompromising unyielding

WEAK

adamantine bullheaded changeless chiseled determined firm hard incompliant inelastic inexorable invariable locked-in obdurate set set in stone single-minded static strait-laced unalterable unbending unbreakable unchanging undeviating unmoving unpermissive unrelenting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken easy flexible gentle imprecise indefinite inexact irresolute lenient mild pliant soft tolerant unfixed unreliable willing yielding

WEAK

bending limber pliable

ADJECTIVE

strict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

draconian exacting harsh rigid rigorous scrupulous severe stern stringent tough

WEAK

austere disciplinary dour firm forbidding grim hard hard-boiled iron-fisted no-nonsense oppressive picky prudish punctilious puritanical set square stickling straight strait-laced stuffy unpermissive unsparing uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

easy easygoing facile flexible gentle kind lenient mild nice soft tolerant

WEAK

amenable tractable uncertain yielding

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Williams agrees this has been her experience, one she’s grateful for in an industry often dead set on ignoring perspectives like hers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

But I was dead set it was a three for me.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Knueppel says he learned it by a being kid trying to escape an entire court of grown men who were dead set on stopping him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

With Poland dead set against it, that means either France or Italy, both home to rowdy agricultural lobbies, would have to sign on.

From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025

I mean, seriously, if he’s so dead set on impressing Abby, maybe he should stop being so twitchy and awkward and annoying all the time.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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