resolved

[ ri-zolvd ]

adjective

1. firm in purpose or intent; determined.

resolved

/ rɪˈzɒlvɪdlɪ; rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

1. fixed in purpose or intention; determined

Derived Forms

• resolvedly, adverb
• reˈsolvedness, noun

Other Words From

• re·solv·ed·ly [ri-, zol, -vid-lee], adverb
• re·solved·ness noun
• unre·solved adjective
• well-re·solved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resolved¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; resolve + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In this way, they obtained spatially and temporally finely resolved locations where vultures fed.

From Science Daily

When Heather Hoff took a job at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, she was skeptical of nuclear energy — so much so that she resolved to report anything questionable to the anti-nuclear group Mothers for Peace.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Dangote has complained of not being allocated as much crude as earlier agreed but even when the price issue is resolved, he will still need to import some crude.

From BBC

For years, commissioner Rob Manfred has maintained the league would not consider expansion until the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays resolved their stadium situations.

From Los Angeles Times

When the pair met in New York in September, Trump said he “learned a lot” from the meeting and said he would get the war "resolved very quickly".

From BBC

Related Words

• adamant
• consistent
• determined
• explicit
• flat
• persistent
• resolute
• specific
• stable
• staunch
• steadfast
• steady
• strict
• strong
• tenacious
• unflinching
• unshakable
• unwavering
• unyielding