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How to use resolute in a sentence

11 example sentences · adjective, noun

Resolute means firm, unyielding, determined. Example: “She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.”

Examples of resolute by meaning

adjectiveFirm, unyielding, determined.

  • She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
  • He was resolute in his decision to stay.
  • Villa had plenty of opportunities to make the game safe after a shaky start and despite not reaching any great heights, they were resolute enough to take control of the game in the second half.2011 April 10, Alistair Magowan, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport

More sentences with resolute

  • We were resolute that those mad dogs should not get through.2007, Henry Van Dyke, The Valley of Vision, →ISBN, page 96. From the entry mad dog
  • He is a loner, hard, resolute, tall, strong but comradely and supports other men in their toils.1999, Malcolm MacLean, “Of Warriors and Blokes: The Problem of Maori Rugby for Pakeha Masculinity in New Zealand”, in Timothy J[ohn]…. From the entry bloke
  • Virtuous motives, trammeled by inertia and timidity, are no match for armed and resolute wickedness.1948, Winston Churchill, The Second World War. From the entry trammel
  • The trouble was that he very often said, with an air of resolute conviction, things that simply were not true.2017, The Presidential Character: Predicting Performance in the White House, by James David Barber, Routledge, →ISBN. From the entry notebookful
  • Although Intelligent Design has its share of scientific supporters, most remain resolute that I.D. is at best pseudo-science.2002 April, Steve Jacoby, “Designer Creation: Should a New Theory Be Taught in Public School?”, in Cincinnati, volume 35, number 7, →ISSN…. From the entry I.D.
  • Naive methods and resolute laymanship go hand in hand, both obstructions in the pursuit of truth, blocks in the road of inquiry.1979, R.M. Martin, Pragmatics, Truth, and Language. From the entry laymanship
  • Sir Charles Oman's book mentions no instance where caracoling cavalry succeeded unaided in breaking a resolute body of infantry standing firm to receive them.1937, The Cavalry Journal, Volume 27, page 601. From the entry caracole
  • But the Danes remained resolute in defence - largely thanks to a spirited display by captain Daniel Agger - and they went ahead with their first meaningful attack.2012 June 9, Owen Phillips, “Euro 2012: Netherlands 0-1 Denmark”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 09 Sep 2025. From the entry Dane

Meaning of resolute

  1. adjective Firm, unyielding, determined.
  2. adjective Convinced; satisfied; sure.
  3. noun A determined person; one showing resolution.

Full definition of resolute

Questions about resolute in a sentence

How do you use resolute in a sentence?
Resolute is used as an adjective and noun. For example: “She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.”
What is a short sentence with resolute?
“He was resolute in his decision to stay.”
What does resolute mean?
Resolute means firm, unyielding, determined.

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