as in intent
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hell-bent
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
Everyone seems hell-bent on not returning the same old, same old, but shouldn’t consideration be given to see how the draft plays out?
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Having to fight and co-exist with those hell-bent on spewing lies and attention-grabbing hyperbole only clouds up the room, ruins the mood and takes away minutes from those who have been tackling real problems that truly need their government’s help.
—
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Because that is a theocratic regime who is hell-bent on global jihad.
—
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hell-bent
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Everyone seems hell-bent on not returning the same old, same old, but shouldn’t consideration be given to see how the draft plays out?
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Having to fight and co-exist with those hell-bent on spewing lies and attention-grabbing hyperbole only clouds up the room, ruins the mood and takes away minutes from those who have been tackling real problems that truly need their government’s help.
—
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Because that is a theocratic regime who is hell-bent on global jihad.
—
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hell-bent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
Adjective
-
Yet, Rob-Will walked out of rehab, and is intent on thwarting the ceremonial ranch handover to heir-apparent Joaquin.
-
Gaetz was the chief agitator among a group of six far-right Republicans intent on keeping McCarthy from the gavel.
Adjective
-
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
-
There is a dedicated Microsoft Copilot key and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of handling AI workloads more efficiently than the main processor.
Adjective
-
Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
-
As resolute as Tortorella remained afterward, the Hurricanes were confident the decision would turn out in their favor.
Adjective
-
If Socrates is the intellectual hero of the ancient world, and Jesus the spiritual hero, Odysseus—hardened, brutal, grief-struck, determined to reclaim his home—is the human hero, the whole man.
-
Pilots will stop at nine pre-determined airports in between the start and finish line with stops in Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Adjective
-
The landscape is didactic, insistent.
-
Rough, then insistent, like the cinch of a blood pressure cuff.
Adjective
-
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the driver failed to make sure the tracks were clear.
-
Make sure the shiny, reflective side is facing out.
Adjective
-
Advertisement Throughout negotiations, Tehran has been adamant that any cease-fire with Washington must also end the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, and that any permanent truce must lead to Israel withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon.
-
Trump and Vance have been adamant that the fund will not be financed by American dollars.
Adjective
-
What is remarkable is the scale—and the single-minded, systematic efficiency.
-
After that near-exit to Anfield, refocusing Gordon, who is fiercely single-minded, became a challenge.
Cite this Entry
“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
