determined
adjective
de·ter·mined
di-ˈtər-mənd 
dē-
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
was determined to become a pilot
is determined not to let it happen again
2
a
: showing determination
a determined effort
b
: characterized by determination
… will deter all but the most determined thief.—
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We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Katherine’s inquiry into the nature of the mind is so consequential that powerful people are determined to destroy every physical and digital copy of her manuscript.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Allies are determined to step up their support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's escalating campaign.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
This led to the discovery of an unexpected molecule that initially defied identification, but was eventually determined to be a simple one called silane, formed when silicon and hydrogen bond.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for determined
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determined
adjective
de·ter·mined
di-ˈtər-mənd
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
determined to be a pilot
2
: not weak or uncertain
a very determined opponent
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