Hellbent: meaning, definitions and examples

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hellbent

 

[ หˆhษ›lหŒbษ›nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

determined attitude

Hellbent refers to being intensely and often recklessly determined to achieve something, regardless of the consequences. It implies a strong, unwavering fixation on a goal, often associated with a sense of stubbornness or disregard for potential risks.

Synonyms

determined, obstinate, relentless, stubborn

Examples of usage

  • She was hellbent on winning the championship.
  • Despite the warnings, he was hellbent on climbing the mountain.
  • The team was hellbent on proving their critics wrong.

Translations

Translations of the word "hellbent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น determinado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคŸเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verbissen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertekad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐัˆั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdeterminowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸทๅฟตๆทฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉterminรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decidido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kararlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐ์‹ฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตู…ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhodlanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhodlanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰งๆ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odloฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกkafur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐะฝะดั‹ะปั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฏแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™ti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decidido

Etymology

The term 'hellbent' originated in American slang in the early 20th century. It likely derives from the combination of 'hell' and 'bent', where 'bent' signifies being determined or inclined toward a particular path or goal. The usage of 'hell' in this context suggests a fierce intensity or recklessness associated with the determination. The phrase is thought to evoke a sense of being so focused on something that one is willing to risk severe consequences, as if one is on a path to 'hell' for the sake of that goal. Over time, 'hellbent' has become a common descriptor for individuals or groups who pursue their objectives with unyielding fervor, often to the point of foolishness or danger.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,562, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.