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hell-bent

adjective

Definition of hell-bentnext
as in intent

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Recent Examples of hell-bent Leda, a musician with a mystical vihuela, is hell-bent on revenge in a way that reminds me of Ghost of Yōtei’s Atsu. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026 When a tragic event makes her hell-bent for revenge, Jackie determines to take out the Demons one by one, unleashing her old killer instincts. — John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2026 Like in Dickinson’s poem, anger often feels like the only way to assert oneself in a society that seems hell-bent on silencing women and girls. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Indeed, these pages have numerous examples of hard-charging entrepreneurs hell-bent on pushing boundaries. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 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
  • Most concertgoers didn’t want to talk about the political backdrop of the show, and were only intent on making it inside.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026
  • With 11 days between games, McVay, his staff and the players are intent on avoiding a repeat performance.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of intent
Adjective
  • This year’s World Focus lineup at TIFF will include Australia Spotlight, a dedicated showcase of Australian cinema mounted with the Australian Embassy in Japan.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The partnership gives Denim Deal members direct access to URC’s Europe-wide repair expertise and services and a dedicated member discount.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dedicated
Adjective
  • There are many reasons to love this story, not least because of its resolute universalism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But by the time officials reach the Premier League, most are resilient and resolute enough to set aside what has gone before and referee what is put in front of them.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Rounding out their trio is Hazel (Kennedi Reece), a sweet, naive young woman, completely sheltered by her conservative upbringing but determined to follow her Michelle Obama dreams.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Brooke poured her heart out in the wake of here father’s death, which was later determined to be caused by a heart attack.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • But his presence in Monday’s festivities, held after an 8-3 win over the Twins at Target Field, illustrated why Aaron Judge was so insistent when asked if the championship-or-bust Bombers would celebrate a simple playoff berth.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This means wasps may become more insistent at your picnic or dinner on the deck, says Benson.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of insistent
Adjective
  • Censorship, and worse, are the surest way to elevate an artist and their work.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Pretty sure that makes this group of football Rebels the most decorated on campus.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • The Grammy winner was adamant in his Tuesday statement that he wouldn't be drawn into discussion of the war in Gaza, arguing that his fans don’t come to his shows to hear about these issues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Dodgers have been adamant that Walter has no plans to sell the baseball team.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • But in comparison with that movie’s central character, Arash grows less single-minded as his daylong journey progresses.
    — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • What, then, was the force behind this single-minded drive for accuracy?
    — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of single-minded

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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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