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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However, the official cause and manner of death were still to be determined.

From Los Angeles Times

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Thursday that investigators discovered blood on the porch of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Ariz., home and determined that her doorbell camera had disconnected shortly after 1:45 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The future of Twisted Sister will be determined in the next several weeks,” the band’s statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

Whereas preparation for the Super Bowl begins the moment the participating teams are determined, Tirico said his work on the Olympics has been years in the making.

From Los Angeles Times

"James was determined, driven and focused compared to some of the other young lads we had from Premier League clubs," recalls Parkin.

From BBC

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