adj

determined

dih-TUR-mihnd

adj

Showing firm resolve; not easily discouraged.

"She was determined to finish the race despite the pain."

"A determined negotiator, he refused to leave without a deal."

How to Use Determined

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFully committed to doing something, no matter what.

Common pairings

determined to succeed a determined effort grimly determined

more determined comparative, most determined superlative

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She was _____ to finish the race despite the pain.

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