Determined | Mean of determined in English Dictionary

/dɪˈtɚmɪnd/

• having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you
1. They are determined to find out the cause of the accident.
2. Her early failures made her even more determined to succeed.
3. We are determined not to let it happen again.
4. We were bound and determined [=very determined] to finish the project on time.
5. We are determined that it will never happen again.
• not weak or uncertain
1. He is a very determined [=resolute] opponent.
2. We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.
3. a determined smile