Meaning & use
resolved
Firmly determined to do something, or having settled a problem or disagreement.
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She seemed resolved to finish the marathon no matter how tired she got.
After hours of negotiation, the dispute between the two companies was finally resolved.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, "resolved" describes either a person's firm resolve or a problem that has been solved; context determines which meaning applies.
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