resolved
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- resolvedly adverb
- resolvedness noun
- unresolved adjective
- well-resolved adjective
Etymology
Origin of resolved
Explanation
If you're resolved, you're strongly determined. If you've made a resolved decision, it won't be easy to change your mind. You can also use this adjective to mean "answered," like a resolved equation in math class or a resolved dilemma that's finally been settled. More often, you'll use it to mean "with resolve," or "with purpose." You'll be more intimidated by a debate opponent who has a resolved expression on her face than one who looks uncertain. Resolved comes from the verb resolve, which means "determine," but originally meant "melt or dissolve."
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Example Sentences
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Powell, for his part, has said he intends to stay on at the Fed until the investigation is resolved.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It’s a shared mistake, made by both you and the management company, and one that should be resolved jointly.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
"I would hope that it's resolved as soon as possible, certainly by the summer," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Upcoming observatories are expected to deliver even more precise measurements, which may help determine whether the discrepancy will eventually be resolved or continue to point toward new physics.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
If there are any more, it could cause a cascading failure in the grid—and with so many electrical workers AWOL, there’s no telling when such a thing would be resolved.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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