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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Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
What started as a way for a determined grandpa to stay close to her granddaughter has blossomed into a fun, playful, and engaging platform for families everywhere.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
But Trump began his second term seemingly determined to impose the tariffs more broadly, triggering a meltdown in the market values of Apple and other technology powerhouses.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
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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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