resolute; staunch

the determined defenders of the Alamo.

decided; settled; resolved.

Grammar . (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context.

adjective

flexible , hesitating , irresolute , vacillating , wavering , weak

adjective

bent , bent on , buckled down , constant , decided , decisive , dogged , earnest , firm , fixed , hard-as-nails , hardboiled , intent , mean business * , obstinate , on ice , pat , persevering , purposeful , resolute , resolved , serious , set , set on , settled , single-minded , solid , steadfast , strong-minded , strong-willed , stubborn , tenacious , unfaltering , unflinching , unhesitating , unwavering , steady , stiff , tough , unbending , uncompromising , unyielding , driven , foregone , indomitable , mulish , persistent , pigheaded , singleminded , stalwart , steeled