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hell-bent

ADJECTIVE

set on

Synonyms

WEAK

bent on bound and determined constant decided determined driven firm fixed intent obsessed persevering persistent relentless resolute resolved serious set on single-minded steadfast strong-minded strong-willed stubborn tenacious unhesitating unrelenting unwavering

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A handshake between the protagonists disguises hell-bent hunger to degrade each other as far as non-contact sport allows.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Mr. Smith wasn’t just a “bulldog” he was a rabid wolf hell-bent on winning at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Hardly the conduct of a prosecutor hell-bent on crashing through the rules.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2024

When I was growing up, and I look at my dad and my uncle, you had men that just were so hell-bent on being strong, not showing weakness.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2023

Instead they plunged hell-bent into sing, and next time round, all was lost.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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