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determined

[dih-tur-mind] / dɪˈtɜr mɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
driven, persistent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decisive dogged purposeful resolute resolved serious single-minded steadfast strong-willed stubborn tenacious
STRONG
bent decided firm fixed obstinate pat persevering set settled
WEAK
bent on buckled down constant earnest hard as nails hardboiled intent mean business on ice set on solid strong-minded unfaltering unflinching unhesitating unwavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresolute undetermined weak yielding
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
hesitating vacillating wavering

Example Sentences

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Ford determined that Hatley was the only person who couldn’t provide an alibi for the night of the murder.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

By tracing its path backward over billions of years, they determined that the star originated in the Large Magellanic Cloud before eventually being pulled into the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

An amputee travelling across the UK using his bus pass says he is determined to complete a charity challenge, after his home was broken into mid-route.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“But they’re so determined to get convictions on these cases, they don’t stop.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When her request for use of the helicopter was denied, Brugman decided to drive back to the mountain with Driedger, determined to hike their way up to the glaciers and get more data.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.