hell-bent
Stubbornly set on
Hell-bent means recklessly determined to achieve something, regardless of consequences: She was hell-bent on winning the case.
The phrase suggests single-minded pursuit that borders on obsession or foolishness—someone so committed they'd risk damnation to succeed.
Often followed by "on" with a goal or "for" with a destination: hell-bent for leather, hell-bent on revenge.
Fixed in purpose
- single-mindedDevoted to one purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- doggedStubbornly persevering
tenacious · unrelenting · unswerving · unshakeable · unstoppable · persevering · indomitable · committed
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- single-mindedDevoted to one purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
dogged · tenacious · unrelenting · unswerving · unshakeable · unstoppable · persevering · indomitable · committed · adamant
fixated
Obsessively attached or focused
maniacal · zealous · fervent · compulsive · preoccupied · engrossed · manic · feverish · frenzied · crazed
rash
Heedless or skin irritation
- impulsiveActing without deliberation
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
foolhardy · impetuous · wild · daredevil · audacious · brash · incautious · unthinking · kamikaze · thrill-seeking
hell-benthalfhearted
Lacking sincere commitment
half-hearted · irresolute · wavering · uncommitted · indifferent
hell-bentcautious
Careful to avoid risk
prudent · careful · circumspect · measured · deliberate