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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Mr. Altman was briefly ousted as CEO in 2023 after the board determined that he “was not consistently candid in his communications.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Earlier studies determined that the signal came from two black holes with a combined mass about 20 times that of the sun.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

However, this leaves the market vulnerable to profit-taking in early June, with the severity of any decline to be determined by how high bond yields rise.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

I was determined to get back to do what I do.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He cleared his throat, determined to get through this as quickly as possible.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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