เด็ดเดี่ยว
resolute
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- 1 resolute、determined、resolutely
Describes someone who remains firmly determined and acts without backing down, even in the face of difficulty or opposition.
resolute、determined、resolutely
Describes a person, attitude, or action marked by firm resolve and an unwillingness to give up under pressure.
Learning notes
Explanation
This word is generally used positively to describe a person's character, resolve, attitude, or tone. It suggests more than simply refusing to change one's mind: it conveys the mental strength to remain committed and act without backing down when facing pressure or hardship. It can modify a noun, as in คนเด็ดเดี่ยว (“a resolute person”). To describe how an action is performed, it commonly appears as อย่างเด็ดเดี่ยว (“resolutely”). The form ความเด็ดเดี่ยว is an abstract noun meaning “resoluteness” or “firm determination.”
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing major decisions, perseverance through hardship, resistance to pressure, or the courage to face danger. It often appears in descriptions of leaders and other strong-willed people, in news reports, speeches, and biographies, but it can also be used in everyday conversation to praise someone's character.
Caution
Do not confuse it with the similarly spelled โดดเดี่ยว, which means “lonely” or “isolated.” Also, เด็ดเดี่ยว is usually positive; if you mean that someone stubbornly refuses to change their mind, ดื้อรั้น is more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 resolute synonyms
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มุ่งมั่น emphasizes dedication and sustained effort toward a goal. เด็ดเดี่ยว places more emphasis on standing firm and acting resolutely despite opposition, danger, or hardship.
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เด็ดขาด can describe strict, decisive decisions, orders, or measures that allow no exceptions. เด็ดเดี่ยว focuses more on a person's inner resolve and refusal to give up in the face of difficulty.
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แน่วแน่ broadly means firm and unwavering in one's intention or purpose. เด็ดเดี่ยว more strongly emphasizes the courage and resolve to act without backing down under pressure.