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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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