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determined persons

[dɪˈtɜrmɪnd ˈpɜrsənz]
noun phrase
pessoas determinadas
1. individuals who are resolute, unwavering, and committed to achieving their goals despite obstacles
The determined persons in the group refused to give up on their project.
As pessoas determinadas do grupo recusaram-se a desistir do seu projeto.
2. people with a strong sense of purpose and firm resolve
Determined persons often succeed where others fail.
Pessoas determinadas muitas vezes têm sucesso onde outras falham.
NYC Slang
go-getters; people with grit
Synonyms
resolute peoplesteadfast individualscommitted personspurposeful peopletenacious individuals
Antonyms
irresolute personsvacillating individualsuncommitted peoplewishy-washy persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas determinadas
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pessoas decididas
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
pessoas determinadas
formal standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have what it takes
made of sterner stuff
won't take no for an answer
pessoas de fibra (Portuguese idiom)
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