determined

determined
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj. resolute, decisive.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Already fixed]
Syn. decided, settled, agreed, acted upon, agreed upon, concluded, compounded, contracted, set, determinate, defined, resolved, closed, terminated, consummated, achieved, finished, over, at an end, confirmed, checked, measured, tested, budgeted, passed, given approval, given the green light*, given the go-ahead*, over and done with*, case closed*, set to rest*; see also approved .
Ant. unfinished*, uncertain, suspended.
2. [Having a fixed attitude]
Syn. firm, stubborn, strong-minded; see resolute 2 .
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
resolute, steadfast, purposeful, firm, *hell-bent, fixed, intent, tenacious, driven, single-minded, settled, stalwart, dogged.
ANT.: waffling, wavering, lukewarm
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence: constant, firm1, resolute, steadfast, steady, stiff, tough, unbending, uncompromising, unflinching, unwavering, unyielding. See PURPOSE. 2. Not hesitating or wavering: decided, decisive, firm1, resolute. See DECIDE. 3. On an unwavering course of action: bent, decided, fixed, intent, resolute, set1. See DECIDE.

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