resolute
Not easily swayed
Resolute means firmly determined, unwavering in purpose or belief.
A resolute person has made up their mind and won't be swayed: She remained resolute despite the criticism.
The word suggests admirable steadfastness rather than mere stubbornness—resolution in the face of difficulty or opposition.
His resolute defense of free speech won him allies and enemies alike.
Steady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- firmSolid or resolute
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
unshakeable · staunch · immovable · unbending · solid · steady · rock-solid · anchored
Consistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- trueAccurate or loyal
allegiant · dependable · trustworthy · reliable · committed · dedicated · unswerving · dutiful
Firmly committed to purpose
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
single-minded · purposeful · driven · focused · committed · dedicated · intent · earnest
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
intransigent · rigid · hardheaded · bullheaded · pigheaded · headstrong · willful · obdurate
Showing courage despite fear
- boldCourageous and daring
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- valiantCourageously determined
intrepid · dauntless · undaunted · unafraid · stouthearted · lionhearted · steely · nervy
unwavering
Steady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- firmSolid or resolute
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
unflinching · unshakeable · staunch · immovable · unbending · solid · steady · rock-solid · anchored · grounded
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
true · allegiant · dependable · trustworthy · reliable · committed · dedicated · unswerving · dutiful · honorable
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
- doggedStubbornly persevering
tenacious · single-minded · purposeful · driven · focused · committed · dedicated · intent · earnest · serious
adamant
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- inflexibleUnable to bend
uncompromising · intransigent · rigid · hardheaded · bullheaded · pigheaded · headstrong · willful · obdurate · implacable
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- boldCourageous and daring
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
valiant · intrepid · dauntless · undaunted · unafraid · stouthearted · lionhearted · steely · nervy · plucky
- stubbornnessstubbornness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, bullheadedness, mulishness
- certaintycertain, sure, uncertain, unsure, definite
- commitment levelscommitted, dedicated, devoted, loyal, faithful
- tenacitydetermined, persistence, persistent, perseverance, determination
- dependabilityreliable, dependable, trustworthy, trusted, steadfast
- assertivenessassertiveness, boldness, directness, speaking up, firmness
resoluteirresolute
Lacking firmness of purpose
indecisive · vacillating · wavering · wishy-washy · undecided
resoluteweak-willed
Lacking determination or resolve
spineless · irresolute · weak · weak-kneed · faltering
resolutewavering
Showing unsteady resolve
faltering · unsteady · inconstant · fickle · changeable
- New Year's resolutionCommitment made each January
- high resolutionFine visual detail
- peaceful resolutionConflict ended without violence
- problem resolutionClearing up difficulties
- diplomatic resolutionConflict ended through talks
- print resolutionOutput image clarity measure