hell-bent

adjective

Definition of hell-bentnext
as in intent

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Recent Examples of hell-bent Talarico can't rebrand his progressive politics with barbecue Democrats are hell-bent on flawed Platner. — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 4 June 2026 The crew’s latest job has them in hot water with not just the FBI but also a dangerous gang hell-bent on getting their money back. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026 That’s why the original voices of legacy filmmakers are worth protecting, even when some of that group’s AI advocates seem hell-bent on acting against the industry’s long-term best interests. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026 Armisen and Bill Hader play chatty and heavily accented doormen hell-bent on telling bizarre holiday stories to various tenants. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hell-bent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
  1. intent
  2. dedicated
  3. resolute
  4. determined
  5. insistent
  6. sure
  7. adamant
  8. single-minded
Adjective
  • Yet Diomande is intent on becoming Madrid’s latest summer signing amid the arrivals of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Carlos Espi.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But after months of unanswered questions, Martha was intent to get some answers.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of intent
Adjective
  • The Rattlers, sponsored primarily by Ariat, will become the first PBR team with their own dedicated training facility, and more teams are expected to follow.
    — Cal Phillips July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • The hotel's dedicated beach setup just across the street, with two chairs, a yellow-and-white striped umbrella, and towels included, making days on the shoreline feel effortless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of dedicated
Adjective
  • That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • An extremely wacky third-place game The World Cup final tends to be a nervy affair, often marked by cautious attacks and resolute defending.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the Philippines keeps showing the world how a determined state can fight and win on the legal battlefield.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Having spent decades watching powerful men evade justice, Nora is doubly determined to bring this one down, and regards Catherine’s vigilantism as an obstacle to a larger victory.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • James Madison was insistent that Congress was the most important and powerful branch, especially the House, which was closest to the people and, being elected every two years, would infuse new blood and new ideas into Congress in perpetuity.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Frightening and insistent, impossible yet certain, a feeling more powerful than knowledge.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of insistent
Adjective
  • Getty Images The New York Mets are one of the few sure-fire sellers at this point before the MLB trade deadline, putting several veterans under the spotlight as potential chips for opposing contenders searching to fortify going into October.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • On the one hand, sure, many of the PGA Tour’s best players took the week off after The Open Championship.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • Dart completed a checkdown to running back Devin Singletary for short gain after a false start, although Carter was adamant he should have been credited with a sack after beating Thomas.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • That’s because Warsh has been adamant about not wanting to broadcast his views on where interest rates should.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • That single-minded focus on results to the exclusion of everything else is called a bottom-line mentality.
    — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Destroyer accelerates with the single-minded wilfulness of a homicidal maniac.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of single-minded

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