Bent on something/on doing something
phrase
Determined to do or achieve something.
He was bent on making the project a success.
Often appears as...
- bent on success
- bent on doing it myself
phrase
Determined to do or achieve something.
He was bent on making the project a success.
Often appears as...
- bent on success
- bent on doing it myself
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3High Commitment
Expresses a very strong determination or unwavering purpose.
She was bent on becoming a doctor, no matter the obstacles.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Implies an emotional drive or personal investment in an action or goal.
He's bent on proving them wrong and regaining his honor.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Negative
Can suggest stubbornness or obsession when used in certain contexts.
Ever since the argument, she's been bent on getting revenge.
Pro Tip 1/3High Commitment
Expresses a very strong determination or unwavering purpose.
She was bent on becoming a doctor, no matter the obstacles.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Implies an emotional drive or personal investment in an action or goal.
He's bent on proving them wrong and regaining his honor.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Negative
Can suggest stubbornness or obsession when used in certain contexts.
Ever since the argument, she's been bent on getting revenge.
Pro Tip 1/3High Commitment
Expresses a very strong determination or unwavering purpose.
She was bent on becoming a doctor, no matter the obstacles.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Implies an emotional drive or personal investment in an action or goal.
He's bent on proving them wrong and regaining his honor.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Negative
Can suggest stubbornness or obsession when used in certain contexts.
Ever since the argument, she's been bent on getting revenge.
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