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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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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

This is a knotted situation that could become even worse domestically if Rangers were not so hell-bent on raising the ante in the crisis stakes.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

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

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2024

Bass' final chapter documents that the outcome of Nixon and Kissinger's hell-bent support of Pakistan was not grateful appreciation or improved relations between the two countries.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2023

He was still hell-bent on me working fast food for minimum wage, because he said saving tuition money was more important.

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

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