resolute
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- 1 resolute、undaunted、bold and decisive
Describes someone who remains brave and resolute, making firm decisions even in difficult or intimidating situations.
resolute、undaunted、bold and decisive
Describes a person who has the courage and resolve to make a firm decision and act on it.
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ในสถานการณ์ฉุกเฉิน ผู้นำต้องใจเด็ด nay sathǎannakaan chùkchə̌ən phûunam tɔ̂ŋ cay dèt In an emergency, a leader must be resolute. ในสถานการณ์ฉุกเฉิน ผู้นำต้องใจเด็ด details
Learning notes
Explanation
ใจเด็ด combines ใจ (“heart” or “mind”) with เด็ด, which conveys firmness and decisiveness. Its core image is of someone whose mind is firmly made up. It can describe either a person's general character or the resolve shown in a particular situation. It is usually positive, suggesting both courage and the ability to make a difficult decision.
Usage
It is commonly used when someone must make a difficult decision, handle danger or an emergency, confront another person, or take a bold step. It can also praise someone for making a courageous choice in everyday life.
Caution
It does not mean “coldhearted” or “cruel.” Use ใจแข็ง for hardening one's heart or resisting emotional pressure, and ใจร้าย for being mean or cruel.
Differences from similar words
1 resolute synonyms
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กล้าหาญ broadly means brave or courageous, especially in the face of danger. ใจเด็ด focuses more specifically on having the nerve and resolve to make a firm decision.
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เด็ดขาด can describe firm, categorical, or strict decisions, orders, and measures. ใจเด็ด primarily describes a person's inner courage and decisiveness.
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เด็ดเดี่ยว emphasizes steadfast determination and refusing to give up. ใจเด็ด also highlights the courage to make a bold decision and act despite fear.