resolute

/ˈre-zə-ˌlüt/

Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere

adjective

  1. marked by firm determination : resolved

  2. bold, steady

a resolute character

faithful loyal constant staunch steadfast resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted. loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

noun

  1. a resolute person