determined
playSimple Definition of determined
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: having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you
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: not weak or uncertain : having or showing determination to do something
Full Definition of determined
1 : having reached a decision : firmly resolved <determined to be a pilot>
2 a : showing determination <a determined effort> b : characterized by determination <will deter all but the most determined thief — Security World>
Examples of determined in a sentence
We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.
<his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken>
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First Known Use of determined
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