# determined

/dɪˈtɝmənd/ (US) · /dɪtˈɜːmɪnd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/determined
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. resolute and firm

adjective · CEFR B1

having a strong desire to do something and refusing to let anyone or anything stop you.

For teachers: possessing or displaying a firm purpose; resolute and unwavering in the pursuit of a goal.

- She was determined to finish the marathon even though her legs were hurting.
- Despite numerous initial setbacks and a lack of external funding, the determined entrepreneur refused to abandon her vision for the startup.

Usage: Often followed by a 'to' infinitive or the preposition 'on'.

## Examples

- 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.

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