HELL-BENT (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

hell-bent (on or upon)

adjective

ˈhel-ˌbent

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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Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton were considered as options alongside Anderson and Bouaddi, but Fernandez was the player City were most determined to sign.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The kitchen is located in the new addition of the house, and Keys was determined to inject it with charm.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of determined

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His appointment is seen as a sign that the leadership is intent on preventing any new unrest as discontent over the economy spreads.

— Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
During this time Turner became intent on pursuing an acting career and began frequently auditioning.

— L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of intent

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Carney was also buoyed by Monday’s Liberal sweep of three special elections, including a decisive win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, where the Conservatives fell to third place.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Carney was also buoyed by Monday's Liberal sweep of three special elections, including a decisive win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Quebec, where the Conservatives fell to third place.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of decisive

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Though Rosado tested positive for a small amount of meth and had been going up to 90 mph, the evidence indicated that Rosado had fallen asleep and that his car drifted off the freeway before hitting a guardrail, Cherney said.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
His remarks later shifted toward perseverance and remaining positive through difficult circumstances.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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