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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The overwhelming problem of plastic From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter laws, determined researchers, activists and volunteers fight an industry intent on making more plastic.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
That witness said Foss left a cellphone behind after their interaction, which was later determined to have belonged to Lussier.

— Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of determined

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Swayze died in 2009 of pancreatic cancer and Jacobson is intent on honoring the late star’s legacy with the sequel.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2026
Since 2021 the company has also been intent on strengthening its distribution channels and showrooms across Asia, Europe and North America.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of intent

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Brandon McElroy, who founded the nonprofit Green Air Solutions to lead the fight against J7, said in an interview that the denial was a decisive win.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Despite Paolo Banchero’s 35 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds against the Hawks, the Magic had 20 turnovers and shot 1-of-12 from 3-point range in the decisive fourth quarter.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of decisive

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At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Just 39% of Americans say AI has a positive impact on society, compared with 44% who believe its impact is negative, according to a national survey conducted this month by my company, Outward Intelligence.

— Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

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