1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
was determined to become a pilot
is determined not to let it happen again
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b
: characterized by determination
… will deter all but the most determined thief.—
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Example Sentences
We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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If Fry is initially determined to paint within the legal lines, Gold and her wire fox terrier Dagobert are more willing to bribe, seduce and do whatever’s necessary.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2023
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With a simple exchange of documents, Finland on Tuesday became NATO’s 31st member state, a strategic defeat for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, who was determined to block the alliance’s expansion but instead galvanized Finland to join amid Moscow’s devastating war in Ukraine.
—Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
Invoking perhaps the most reified of texts in a freewheeling sense allows Dacus into the looseness that defines all three of their brushes with more determined dogmas.
—Vulture, 4 Apr. 2023
The administration has often seemed determined to live down to that adage in the balloon affair.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Apr. 2023
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—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2023
After the drive back to Orlando that was slowed by several crashes on Interstate 75, Bellamy said his only wish is that the group could have gone to Tallahassee sooner to have a greater chance at softening the bill, even if Republican senators were determined to pass it.
—Desiree Stennett, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2023
More remains were found Oct. 19 and were determined to be those of the same person, the coroner’s office said.
—Julianne Mcshane, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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определенный, установленный, решительный, полный решимости, непреклонный
прилагательное ↓
- решительный, полный решимости; непреклонный
determined character — а) твёрдый характер; б) решительный человек 
determined chin — волевой подбородок
he is more determined than ever — он настроен более решительно, чем когда-либо раньше
determined attack — решительный удар
- определённый, установленный
determined price — определённая /твёрдая/ цена
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Словосочетания
a struggle against a determined enemy — борьба против решительно настроенного противника
Whether they were accomplices in the last degree or a lesser one was to be determined individually. — Были ли они сообщниками в высшей степени, или же в меньшей, должно было определяться индивидуально.
determined who was the responsible party — определили, кто же был виновной стороной
determined resolution — твёрдая решимость
determined foes — непримиримые враги
determined / fierce / stiff / strong / vehement opposition — сильное, яростное сопротивление
to be determined by a quadrature — определяться квадратурой
determined / fierce / stiff resistance — решительное сопротивление
determined delinquent — признанный (по суду) делинквентом
ambiguously determined лог. — неоднозначно определенный
uniquely determined лог. — однозначно определенный
determined weight — определенный вес
ambiguously determined — неоднозначно определенный
Примеры с переводом
She was determined to win.
Она была настроена на победу.
She is a very determined woman.
Она очень решительная женщина.
I was determined to get at the truth.
Я был полон решимости докопаться до истины.
They determined to leave immediately.
Они решили немедленно уехать.
She was making a determined effort to give up smoking.
Она предпринимала решительные действия, для того чтобы бросить курить.
We determined on lying by for a day.
Мы решили денёчек отдохнуть.
She is determined to finish law school.
Она полна решимости получить юридическое образование.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
The library was closed down despite determined opposition. 
She’s determined to get the deadwood out of the company.
She was determined to browbeat everyone into believing her.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
determinism — детерминизм
undetermined — неопределенный, нерешенный, нерешительный
determiner — определяющее слово
determining — определять, устанавливать, решать, решаться, измерять, детерминировать
determinable — определимый, устанавливаемый, истекающий, подлежащий прекращению
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adjective
resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
decided; settled; resolved.
Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context.
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Origin of determined
First recorded in 1490–1500; determine + -ed2
OTHER WORDS FROM determined
de·ter·mined·ly [dih-tur-mind-lee, -muh-nid-lee], /dɪˈtɜr mɪnd li, -mə nɪd li/, adverbde·ter·mined·ness, nounpost·de·ter·mined, adjectiveun·de·ter·mined, adjective
Words nearby determined
determinate, determination, determinative, determinator, determine, determined, determiner, determinism, deterministic, deterred, deterrence
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MORE ABOUT DETERMINED
What does determined mean?
Determined means firmly set in one’s decision or course of action, especially with the aim of achieving a particular goal.
Someone who’s determined to do something is extremely motivated and unlikely to quit or change their mind. Someone who’s determined in general has a very strong desire to achieve their goals.
Someone who’s determined in this way is said to be showing determination—the quality of being firm in one’s purpose.
Determined is also the past tense form of the verb determine, meaning to decide or settle in an authoritative way or conclude after observation. The term undetermined uses this sense of the word. Something that’s undetermined has not been conclusively decided or settled. (It’s not used to describe someone who’s not particularly motivated.)
Example: I am absolutely determined to finish this race, even if I have to crawl across the finish line.
Where does determined come from?
The first records of the word determined as an adjective come from around 1500. The adjective comes from the past tense form of the verb determine.
When something has been determined, this often means that it has been decided or settled in some final or permanent way. When someone is determined, it usually means that they have made a decision to do something—they’ve made up their mind and they can’t be talked out of it. Someone described as determined pursues their goals with dogged persistence. When a task requires hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, it calls for a determined person to achieve it.
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How is determined used in real life?
The word determined is typically used in a positive way to describe someone as sticking to their goals through hard work.
This movement is full of passionate, determined students willing to fight for change. Happy Sunday!💛
(Photos from New York, Florida, and Connecticut) pic.twitter.com/AYdaQA9FST
— Students Walkout Against Gun Violence (@studentswalkout) February 25, 2018
2020 marks the 5th anniversary of the #GlobalGoals! We can be the 1st generation to end extreme poverty, the decisive generation in the battle against climate change & the most determined generation to fight injustice & inequality. But there’s much work to do & every year counts! pic.twitter.com/wEKP6Mcafl
— Global Goals (@GlobalGoalsUN) September 8, 2020
All human beings have the capacity to be determined and to direct that determination in whatever direction they like. Realizing we have this potential gives us a fundamental strength, enabling us to deal with any difficulty, whatever situation we are facing, without losing hope.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) June 30, 2020
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Which of the following words could be used to describe someone who is determined?
A. stubborn
B. persistent
C. tenacious
D. all of the above
Words related to determined
decisive, dogged, purposeful, resolute, resolved, serious, single-minded, steadfast, strong-willed, stubborn, tenacious, bent, decided, firm, fixed, obstinate, pat, persevering, set, settled
How to use determined in a sentence
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“In my 10 years investing I have witnessed few teams more passionate, determined, and capable of revolutionizing an industry,” said Eniac’s Tim Young in a statement.
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A commonly understood interpretation of the law that allowed camping below the high-water mark was determined to be “overbroad and unconstitutional,” according to a 2010 essay that Juras wrote on the topic.
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Many others are so determined to vote — and be seen doing it at the first available chance — that they are enduring hours-long lines despite the other voting options available.
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During her long recovery process she said she found strength from the people around her and she became determined to give back to the community in some way.
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However, Ryan was determined to save Paul’s life so the two signed up to participate in a kidney swap.
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“Someone is determined to keep Bill Cosby off TV,” she continued.
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But Ramos seemed only more determined to become a police officer.
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Divided and drained by war, Syrian Christians are determined to celebrate for the first time in four years.
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But when she called back, Brinsley was determined to tall her about his minted screenwriter status.
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They also love Christmas, and are determined to make it cheerful and to give gifts.
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The significance of time is determined by the movement of any selection, or, in other words, the rhythm.
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But the strength of his arm, and the bravery of his heart could not have defended him long against their determined attack.
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Wharton smiled at this littleness in so great a man, but determined that he should feel the power he despised.
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They determined that an offensive war should be carried on against them, and voted to raise 90 men!
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The seeds, however, are so small that the variety to which they belong cannot be determined except by planting or sowing them.
British Dictionary definitions for determined
adjective
of unwavering mind; resolute; firm
Derived forms of determined
determinedly, adverbdeterminedness, noun
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Determined — De*ter mined, a. Decided; resolute. Adetermined foe. Sparks. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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determined — I (certain) adjective ascertained, attested, authenticated, certified, conditioned, confined, confirmed, definite, established, finite, firm, fixed, indomitable, industrious, inexorable, inflexible, intentional, peremptory, positive, prescriptive … Law dictionary
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determined by — index conditional Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
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determined — (adj.) 1560s, decided, pp. adjective from DETERMINE (Cf. determine). Meaning limited is from c.1600; that of characterized by resolution is from c.1600, of actions; 1772, of persons … Etymology dictionary
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determined — [adj] driven, persistent bent, bent on, buckled down*, constant, decided, decisive, dogged, earnest, firm, fixed, hard asnails*, hardboiled*, intent, mean business*, obstinate, on ice*, pat, persevering, purposeful, resolute, resolved, serious,… … New thesaurus
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determined — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having firmness of purpose; resolute. DERIVATIVES determinedly adverb … English terms dictionary
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determined — [dē tʉr′mənd, di tʉr′mənd] adj. 1. having one s mind made up; decided; resolved 2. resolute; unwavering determinedly adv. determinedness n … English World dictionary
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determined — de|ter|mined [ dı tɜrmınd ] adjective ** not willing to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do: a strong, determined woman determined to do something: I was determined to make it as a jazz musician. determined (that):… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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Determined — Determine De*ter mine, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Determined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Determining}.] [F. d[ e]terminer, L. determinare, determinatum; de + terminare limit, terminus limit. See {Term}.] 1. To fix the boundaries of; to mark off and separate.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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determined — de|ter|mined W3 [dıˈtə:mınd US ə:r ] adj 1.) having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you ▪ Gwen is a very determined woman. determined to do sth ▪ She was determined to win. determined (that) ▪ He was… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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determined */*/ — UK [dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪnd] / US [dɪˈtɜrmɪnd] adjective a) not willing to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do a strong, determined woman determined to do something: I was determined to make it as a jazz musician. determined… … English dictionary
de·ter·mined
(dĭ-tûr′mĭnd)
adj.
1. Marked by or showing determination; resolute: was engaged in a protracted struggle with a determined enemy.
2. Decided or resolved: She is determined to be a doctor.
de·ter′mined·ly adv.
de·ter′mined·ness n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
determined
(dɪˈtɜːmɪnd)
adj
of unwavering mind; resolute; firm
deˈterminedly adv
deˈterminedness n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
de•ter•mined
(dɪˈtɜr mɪnd)
adj.
1. resolute; staunch; unwavering.
2. decided; settled; resolved.
[1490–1500]
de•ter′mined•ly (-mɪnd li, -mə nɪd li) adv.
de•ter′mined•ness, n.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Adj. | 1. | determined — characterized by great determination; «a struggle against a determined enemy»
resolute — firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; «stood resolute against the enemy»; «faced with a resolute opposition»; «a resolute and unshakeable faith» |
| 2. | determined — having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
undetermined — not yet having been ascertained or determined; «of undetermined species» |
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| 3. | determined — devoting full strength and concentrated attention to; «made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters»
obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate — tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield |
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| 4. | determined — determined or decided upon as by an authority; «date and place are already determined»; «the dictated terms of surrender»; «the time set for the launching»
dictated, set settled — established or decided beyond dispute or doubt; «with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night» |
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| 5. | determined — strongly motivated to succeed
compulsive, driven ambitious — having a strong desire for success or achievement |
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determined
adjective resolute, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, intent, persistent, relentless, stalwart, persevering, single-minded, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, strong-minded He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.
determined to or on intent on, committed to, set on, resolved to, bent on, obsessive about, fixated on, firm about His enemies are determined to ruin him. Are you absolutely determined on this course of action?
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
determined
adjective
1. Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence:
constant, firm, resolute, steadfast, steady, stiff, tough, unbending, uncompromising, unflinching, unwavering, unyielding.
2. Not hesitating or wavering:
3. On an unwavering course of action:
The American Heritage® Roget’s Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translations
odhodlanýpevně rozhodnutýrozhodnutýrozhodnýurčený
beslutsombesluttet påbestemtfastlagtstædig
päättäväinenmäärätietoinen
odlučan
ákveîinnharîákveîinn, òrár
断固とした
단호한
odločen
bestämd
เด็ดเดี่ยว
kiên quyết
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
determined
[dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd] adj
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
determined
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
determine
(diˈtəːmin) verb
1. to fix or settle; to decide. He determined his course of action.
2. to find out exactly. He tried to determine what had gone wrong.
deˌtermiˈnation noun
1. firmness of character or stubbornness. She showed her determination by refusing to give way.
2. the act of determining.
deˈtermined adjective
1. having one’s mind made up. She is determined to succeed.
2. stubborn. He’s very determined.
3. fixed or settled. Our route has already been determined.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
determined
→ مُصِرّ pevně rozhodnutý beslutsom entschlossen αποφασισμένος decidido päättäväinen déterminé odlučan determinato 断固とした 단호한 vastberaden måbevisst zdecydowany determinado решительный bestämd เด็ดเดี่ยว kararlı kiên quyết 决意的
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
determined
a. decidido-a; [in tests] comprobado-a.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012