Resolved (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Determined; "she was firmly resolved to be a doctor"; "single-minded in his determination to stop smoking".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was firmly resolved to learn the piano by the end of the year and spent hours practicing every day.
- He was single-minded in his determination to run a marathon and trained tirelessly for months.
- After years of uncertainty, she was finally resolved to pursue a career in art and enrolled in a prestigious program.
- He was resolute in his decision to start his own business and worked day and night to make it a success.
- She was resolved to overcome her fear of public speaking and joined a local Toastmasters group to improve her skills.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The expert gave a thorough explanation, and the long-standing question was finally resolved.
- By analyzing the crime scene evidence, detectives were able to resolve the mystery of the missing treasure.
- Scientists claim to have resolved the genetic puzzle that has been puzzling them for decades.
- In the thrilling conclusion of the novel, the detective revealed the identity of the killer, resolving the central mystery.
- The team of engineers worked tirelessly to resolve the technical issue that had been causing the equipment to malfunction.