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determined

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WORKING TO ACHIEVE A GOAL EVEN IF IT IS DIFFICULT

I was determined not to give up.

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dogged Her dogged determination to uncover the truth about the scandal led to her winning a reporting prize.persistent The shop never gives refunds, but if you are persistent, they may. resolved formal I am resolved to do something about the issue.resolute formal We must remain resolute in the face of opposition.single-minded She was single-minded and uncompromising in her work.tenacious He is tenacious in fighting for causes he believes in.pertinacious formal The couple’s pertinacious demands to have the law changed for their benefit were a constant source of aggravation for the council.persevering She was described as a persevering woman with great willpower.perseverant formal, old-fashioned Scientists are very perseverant people. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of determined. Learn more Someone who is determined works to achieve a goal even if that goal is difficult.
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determined

adjective These are words and phrases related to determined. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of determined. The determined fire fighters broke down the door.

Synonyms

perseveringsteadfaststaunchresoluteunflinchingfirmintentunfalteringunwavering

Antonyms

irresolutevacillatingwaveringfalteringflexible
Synonyms for determined from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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