determined
adj.adj. having a strong feeling that you must do something and will not let anything stop you. You use this to describe someone who works hard to reach a goal even when it is difficult.
adj. possessing or displaying a firm purpose or resolve; having reached a fixed decision. Typically used as a predicative or attributive adjective to describe human character or specific intent.
She is determined to win the race.
Despite several rejections from publishers, the young author remained determined to see her novel in print.
The committee's determined efforts to reform the local tax system eventually overcame the initial resistance from the business community.
Often followed by a 'to' infinitive or the preposition 'on' plus a gerund.
He is determined for winningHe is determined to winDetermined is followed by a 'to' infinitive when expressing a goal, not 'for' plus a gerund.