determined

adjective
UK: /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
US: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

  1. Firmly decided to do something; not letting anyone stop you.

    1. She is determined to win the race, no matter what it takes. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the challenges, he remained determined to complete the difficult project. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing determination.

    1. He has a very determined look on his face. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team showed a determined effort in the final minutes of the game. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

resolute firm driven decided motivated established
determined verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of determine: to officially decide something.

    1. The court determined that he was guilty. [ ] [ ]
    2. After careful consideration, the committee determined the best course of action. [ ] [ ]

  2. Past tense and past participle of determine: to discover something as a result of research.

    1. Scientists determined the cause of the illness. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers have determined that exercise is beneficial for mental health. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "determined" in English means: Firmly decided to do something; not letting anyone stop you., Showing determination..

The phonetic transcription of "determined" is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ in British English and /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "determined": resolute, firm, driven, decided, motivated, established.

Example usage of "determined": "She is determined to win the race, no matter what it takes.". More examples on the page.