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hell-bent

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective hell-bent has 1 sense
  1. hell-bent - recklessly determined; "hell-bent on winning"
    Antonym:
    irresolute (indirect, via resolute)

Definitions from the Web

Hell-bent

Definition: Extremely determined or resolute, often with a recklessly stubborn attitude.

Examples:

Adjective (Popular Sense):

  1. He was hell-bent on winning the championship and trained relentlessly for months.
  2. The protesters were hell-bent on spreading their message, despite facing opposition.

Adjective (Local Sense):

  1. She was hell-bent on proving her theory, even if it meant working day and night.
  2. Ever since the incident, he has been hell-bent on seeking revenge.

Adverb (Popular Sense):

  1. He drove hell-bent through the deserted streets, ignoring all traffic rules.
  2. The team worked hell-bent to finish the project before the deadline.

Adverb (Local Sense):

  1. The children ran hell-bent down the hill, laughing and shouting joyfully.
  2. She ran hell-bent toward the finish line, determined to win the race.

Noun (Rare Sense):

  1. His unwavering hell-bent attitude often put him at odds with his colleagues.
  2. Some people find his hell-bent approach admirable, while others consider it foolish.

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