determined adjective
[more determined; most determined] 1 not used before a noun : having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you — often followed by to + verb ▪ They are determined to find out the cause of the accident. ▪ Her early failures made her even more determined to succeed. ▪ We are determined not to let it happen again. ▪ We were bound and determined [=very determined] to finish the project on time. — often + that ▪ We are determined that it will never happen again. 2 : not weak or uncertain : having or showing determination to do something
▪ He is a very determined [=resolute] opponent. ▪ We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes. ▪ a determined smile
▪ He is a very determined [=resolute] opponent. ▪ We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes. ▪ a determined smile
— de·ter·mined·ly adverb
▪ They fought determinedly for a new trial. ▪ She is a determinedly cheerful hostess.
▪ They fought determinedly for a new trial. ▪ She is a determinedly cheerful hostess.
