hell-bent (on or upon)

adjective

ˈhel-ˌbent How to pronounce hell-bent (on or upon) (audio)
Definition of hell-bent (on or upon)next
as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal she's hell-bent on a career in show business and heaven help anyone who gets in her way

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent (on or upon)
  1. determined
  2. intent
  3. resolute
  4. decisive
  5. positive
Adjective
  • Riley is an extremely creative, hardworking and determined student.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Mia seems determined to rope as many people into her chaos as much as possible, consequences be damned.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • The Germans were intent on keeping Nefertiti in their hands, too.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But Shinra has an ace up their sleeve: their solider Sephiroth, long thought dead, is alive and intent on achieving godhood.
    Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of intent
Adjective
  • In a statement, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te congratulated Trump and Vance on their electoral victory, and thanked Biden and Harris for their resolute support for Taiwan during their term.
    CNN Staff, CNN, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Roberts was resolute that another bullpen game could and would get the job done.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • This compares with other forecasts for about 4%, in a decisive break with a longtime practice of capping it at 3% in the past.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
  • While such estimates are not definitive, the campaign doubtlessly inflicted a significant, if not decisive, blow against Hezbollah’s strategic arsenal.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of decisive
Adjective
  • That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of positive
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