hell-bent

adjective

Definition of hell-bentnext
as in intent

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Recent Examples of hell-bent Talarico can't rebrand his progressive politics with barbecue Democrats are hell-bent on flawed Platner. — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 4 June 2026 The crew’s latest job has them in hot water with not just the FBI but also a dangerous gang hell-bent on getting their money back. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026 That’s why the original voices of legacy filmmakers are worth protecting, even when some of that group’s AI advocates seem hell-bent on acting against the industry’s long-term best interests. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026 Armisen and Bill Hader play chatty and heavily accented doormen hell-bent on telling bizarre holiday stories to various tenants. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hell-bent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
  1. intent
  2. dedicated
  3. resolute
  4. determined
  5. insistent
  6. sure
  7. adamant
  8. single-minded
Adjective
  • Yet Diomande is intent on becoming Madrid’s latest summer signing amid the arrivals of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Carlos Espi.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But after months of unanswered questions, Martha was intent to get some answers.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of intent
Adjective
  • However, the program was canceled after the Congress ended dedicated funding in 2022.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Time’s explainer notes that current law confines claims to importers of record and customs brokers, and that any broad household compensation would likely have to come through a tax credit or dedicated rebate program enacted by Congress.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dedicated
Adjective
  • That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • An extremely wacky third-place game The World Cup final tends to be a nervy affair, often marked by cautious attacks and resolute defending.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Wilson described Solari as independent, determined and deeply committed to her animals.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In an era when automakers seem determined to replace every knob and switch with a touchscreen command, even small dedicated controls deserve recognition.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • James Madison was insistent that Congress was the most important and powerful branch, especially the House, which was closest to the people and, being elected every two years, would infuse new blood and new ideas into Congress in perpetuity.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Frightening and insistent, impossible yet certain, a feeling more powerful than knowledge.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of insistent
Adjective
  • While Kennedy isn't sure exactly how much of the liquid was used for the stage show, McRae's team did use 135 gallons for the gold bath video shown in the Lollapalooza visuals; Kennedy estimates the stage gold bath was about half that size.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Just a few months ago, WWE fans weren’t sure that Owens would ever wrestle again.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • Dart completed a checkdown to running back Devin Singletary for short gain after a false start, although Carter was adamant he should have been credited with a sack after beating Thomas.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • That’s because Warsh has been adamant about not wanting to broadcast his views on where interest rates should.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • That single-minded focus on results to the exclusion of everything else is called a bottom-line mentality.
    — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Destroyer accelerates with the single-minded wilfulness of a homicidal maniac.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of single-minded

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