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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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"England arrived for the Ashes hell-bent on making history, and ended up being laughed out of town," wrote Booth.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

Maybe if I hadn’t been so hell-bent on not becoming my parents, I could have saved Charlie.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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