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resolutely
[ rez-uh-loot-lee, rez-uh-loot- ]
adverb
- in a determined or firm manner:
After more than 120 days on strike, the union continues to resolutely reject management’s demands for reductions in the workers' collective bargaining agreement and pension plan.
Other Words From
- o·ver·res·o·lute·ly adverb
- sem·i·res·o·lute·ly adverb
- un·res·o·lute·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of resolutely1
Example Sentences
Leaders of the AIAW wanted to provide more opportunities for women, but they were resolutely focused on being inclusive, educational, participatory and staunchly amateur.
Although it possessed unique qualities just as any day does, Saturday seemed plausibly, resolutely and essentially springlike.
Despite all of this, Abbott resolutely opened the door for everyone to go back to normal, sending local officials scrambling to impose their own new limits.
By resolutely shunning money, his campaign forged alternative tactics, all of which were explained in detail on Healey's blog.
He is determined to fulfill his mission of Christian charity, it appears, and he remains resolutely upbeat.
The mob itself remained resolutely resistant to the gay rights movement.
“The Kremlin is resolutely determined to struggle for the independence of South and Eastern Ukraine,” he said.
Wahl then stared resolutely at the camera for a full five seconds before the network cut to a commercial break.
The spirit groaned within her, and she went resolutely forward, passing the Winter Palace Hotel.
Appreciating, however that he was expected to explain, he went resolutely back to the task.
Bruce, however, had resolutely restricted himself to the tactics of defence; but the anticipation was a natural one enough.
But when the crash came, Jessie had put the Captain resolutely aside with her other friends.
Matt had the revolver in his hand, and as he waited and watched his fingers closed resolutely on the stock.
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