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resolved

American  
[ri-zolvd] / rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

  1. firm in purpose or intent; determined.


resolved British  
/ rɪˈzɒlvɪdlɪ, rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

  1. fixed in purpose or intention; determined

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Other Word Forms

  • resolvedly adverb
  • resolvedness noun
  • unresolved adjective
  • well-resolved adjective

Etymology

Origin of resolved

First recorded in 1490–1500; resolve + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Lopresto left Dubai for a work trip to the U.S. just days before the strikes began, and is planning to remain outside of the U.A.E. until the situation is resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the week after, he apologised to his team-mates, shook hands with Slot, and the Liverpool boss insisted there was no a longer an issue to be resolved.

From BBC

The argument was seemingly never resolved, as both teams ended up playing in black.

From Barron's

Before the case was resolved, the daughter turned 18 and cut off contact with Ms. Sayed.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it’s often an issue that needs to be resolved and is a primary purpose for the meeting in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal