hell-bent

/ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ · adjective

Meaning

Recklessly determined to do or achieve something

Etymology / origin

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Related words

resolute(English)decided(English)bent(English)committed(English)hellbent(English)hell-bent-for-leather(English)bent on(English)headlong(English)

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Sources

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