determined

adjective

de·​ter·​mined di-ˈtər-mənd 

dē-

1

: having reached a decision : firmly resolved

was determined to become a pilot

is determined not to let it happen again

2

a

: showing determination

a determined effort

b

: characterized by determination

… will deter all but the most determined thief.

—Security World

determinedly

di-ˈtər-mənd-lē 

-mə-nəd-lē

dē-

adverb

determinedness

di-ˈtər-mənd-nəs 

dē-

noun

Synonyms

• bent (on or upon)
• bound
• decisive
• do-or-die
• firm
• hell-bent (on or upon)
• intent
• out
• purposeful
• resolute
• resolved
• set
• single-minded

Examples of determined in a Sentence

We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.

his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken

Recent Examples on the Web

And Powell made clear that the Fed is determined to maintain its statutory independence from Congress and the Presidency. —Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024

Appointment or not, all were determined to make it to the border and eventually Southern California. —Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024

James Van Der Beek is determined to take control of his own narrative. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Accordingly, Montel was determined to bring a high level of stylization to the contemporary costumes of the Netflix musical directed by Jacques Audiard. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see determine

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing determined

• bound and determined
• self-determined

Kids Definition

determined

adjective

de·​ter·​mined di-ˈtər-mənd 

1

: having reached a decision : firmly resolved

determined to be a pilot

2

: not weak or uncertain

a very determined opponent

determinedly

-mən-dlē 

-mə-nəd-lē

adverb