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.—
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We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Your 11th House of Hopefulness hosts Mars, which is presently sextiling defiant Uranus in your determined sign.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Meaningful regime change, halting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and dismantling its ballistic missile program are all very much an open question, with some analysts saying the war has led to an even more hardline government in Tehran that may be more determined to pursue nuclear weapons.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
The Gilgo Four Police spent seven months searching Suffolk County for Gilbert, along with her determined family.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Determined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/determined. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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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
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