determined
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Synonyms & Antonyms for determined
Synonyms
bent (on or upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell-bent (on or upon), intent, out, purposeful, resolute, resolved, set, single-minded
Antonyms
faltering, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, undetermined, unresolved, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed
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After leaving a message on his childhood love’s answering machine, Jack is determined to erase the message at any cost. — Vogue, "The Best New Year’s Eve–Theme Movies and TV Shows to Watch Tonight," 31 Dec. 2018 Nick is determined to automate the store's processes and lay off workers, while Ellie tries to convince him that nothing can replace real people. — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, Good Housekeeping, "55 New Christmas Movies You Can Watch on TV This Holiday Season," 1 Oct. 2018 Leicester City remain determined to sign Croatian centre back Domagoj Vida, and have raised their bid in an effort to pip Everton to the post in signing the 29-year-old, according to reports. — SI.com, "Leicester Increase Bid for Croatian World Cup Star as Everton Enter Race for Defenders Signature," 28 June 2018 Authorities said that during the investigation, both girls were determined to be victims of human trafficking. — Diana Lambert And Darrell Smith, sacbee, "Former high school coach pleads no contest to human trafficking, gets 13-year sentence," 27 June 2018 While the initial prognosis wasn’t good, Atherley was determined to fight back. — Christy Cabrera Chirinos, Sun-Sentinel.com, "UM heptathlete Michelle Atherley bounces back from knee injury to earn a spot in NCAA Outdoor Nationals," 6 June 2018 Half the country remains determined to read that ending as vindication of a sociopathic but sympathetic good guy with a gun. — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, "'First Reformed' filmmaker Paul Schrader on hope, despair and 'this odd moment we're in now'," 22 May 2018 Everything about their new way of life goes against the grain for Will, who remains determined to raise his daughter holistically. — Andrea Mandell, USA TODAY, "New dad Ben Foster talks 'mighty humbling' parenthood and 'Leave No Trace' at Cannes," 15 May 2018 The dagger blade was determined to be a similar age. — Sam Blum, Popular Mechanics, "3,500-Year-Old Swiss Relic Might Be Europe's Oldest Bronze Sculpture," 26 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'determined.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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determined
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English Language Learners Definition of determined
: having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you
: not weak or uncertain : having or showing determination to do something
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