Meaning & use
determined
Having firmly decided to do something and refusing to give up despite obstacles.
See it in a sentence
Determined to finish the marathon, she kept running even after twisting her ankle.
The determined young scientist spent years searching for a cure before finally succeeding.
A note on using this word
Determined describes a strong, focused resolve to reach a goal despite difficulty, stronger than simply 'motivated.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
indecisivehalf-hearted
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