HELL-BENT (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

hell-bent (on or upon)

adjective

ˈhel-ˌbent

as in determined

fully committed to achieving a goal she's hell-bent on a career in show business and heaven help anyone who gets in her way

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Buckmaster will portray Alex Grey, a determined reporter convinced there’s more going on in Split River than anyone is saying.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026
The court upheld a prosecutor’s decision to file murder charges against a driver who was determined to be legally intoxicated at the time of a fatal crash and drove at high speeds, ran a red light and had a near miss right before.

— David Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

The Chiefs began the third quarter with the ball, and head coach Andy Reid appeared intent on reestablishing the run after handing it off to Kenneth Walker just five times in the first half.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
In pushing Welch out, an apparent majority of the incoming Democratic caucus is intent on putting out the campfire.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of intent

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Remembering Dolores Huerta The fiery and resolute activist who helped launch and guide the nation’s first enduring labor union for poor farmworkers, and later became an inspiration to women and liberal true believers, has died.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
And after October 7, opposition to the notion has become far more resolute.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

The decisive vote, however, will come when the new Congress convenes on January 3, 2027.

— Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Successful implementation will depend on Governor Healey taking immediate, decisive steps to modernize the eligibility system, beginning with a sustainable technology investment plan.

— Stan Soloway, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of decisive

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The openness to do different things, play in different roles, and at the same time keep the environment positive.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The results were again positive on Tuesday, as this group outscored the Jazz by five points in 20 minutes together.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of positive

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