to steel oneself; cruel-hearted; great determination
Meanings
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to steel oneself; to make up one's mind regardless of consequences
Used when a difficult or painful decision is made, often implying a degree of sacrifice or ruthlessness towards oneself or others.
To pursue his dream, he steeled himself and left his hometown.
To lose weight, she resolved to give up sweets.
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He steeled himself and said to his boss, 'I quit.'
adjective
cruel-hearted; hard-hearted; merciless
Describes a person who lacks compassion and is willing to inflict suffering on others.
He is a cruel-hearted person who doesn't even take care of his own children.
Making such a merciless decision was also very painful for her.
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Don't be so hard-hearted; give him another chance.
noun
great determination; resolve; willpower
Refers to the state or quality of being resolute, especially in the face of difficulty.
Quitting smoking requires a great deal of determination.
With this sheer willpower, he finally succeeded.