Hellbent: meaning, definitions and examples
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hellbent
[ หhษlหbษnt ]
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:
๐ต๐น determinado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช verbissen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bertekad
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐััะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zdeterminowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทๅฟตๆทฑใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉterminรฉ
๐ช๐ธ decidido
๐น๐ท kararlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฐ์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุตู ู
๐จ๐ฟ odhodlanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ odhodlanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆงๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ odloฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ รกkafur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑะฐะฝะดัะปัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฏแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษti
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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