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Antonyms for determined
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : dih-tur-mind |
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈtɜr mɪnd |
Definition of determined
Origin :- 1560s, "decided," past participle adjective from determine. Meaning "limited" is from c.1600; that of "characterized by resolution" is from c.1600, of actions; 1772, of persons.
- adj driven, persistent
- The boat he supposed to belong to Robert, and he was determined to spoil it.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- But he admired Hester, and the more she slighted him the more he was determined to force her to like him.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Well, Shepler might be hurled from that certainty by one hour of determined action.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- He was ashamed, and determined to make amends by a frank confession.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- He felt that a crisis had come, and he was determined to be obeyed.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- On the 24th of May we determined to celebrate the Queen's birthday.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- I determined to reach the mountains, if it were in any way possible.
- Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
- He had determined before to answer them and cut up Gladstone!
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- I dread to go down, said she, with so determined an answer: they will have no patience with me.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- If the nation was determined it would not be baffled by the Peers.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
Synonyms for determined
- bent
- bent on
- buckled down
- constant
- decided
- decisive
- dogged
- earnest
- firm
- fixed
- hard-as-nails
- hardboiled
- intent
- mean business
- obstinate
- on ice
- pat
- persevering
- purposeful
- resolute
- resolved
- serious
- set
- set on
- settled
- single-minded
- solid
- steadfast
- strong-minded
- strong-willed
- stubborn
- tenacious
- unfaltering
- unflinching
- unhesitating
- unwavering
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