Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
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ˈhɛlˌbɛnt
Adjective
Recklessly determined to do or achieve (something).
Usage- Informal
- Synonyms
- Examples
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He was hell-bent on coming first, no matter what.
More examples (2)
If somebody had asked me why I was so hell-bent on grabbing a piece of Penny Hardwick's chest, I wouldn't have known what to say. And if somebody were to ask Penny why she was so hell-bent on stopping me, I'll bet she'd be stumped for an answer too.
The PP has seized on the possibility of an amnesty to rally support and to portray the PSOE leader as craven, dependent on Catalan separatists and hellbent on remaining in office.
Adverb
In a recklessly determined manner; determinedly, wholeheartedly.
Usage- Informal
Adjective
recklessly determined
- Examples
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hell-bent on winning