resolutely silent

Frequency: 6.00.4 per million words

to remain silent in a very determined way

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Examples (20)

  • Despite the questions, she remained resolutely silent.
  • Despite the accusations, he remained resolutely silent.
  • The delegation stayed resolutely silent throughout the tense negotiations.
  • When questioned about his involvement, the suspect was resolutely silent.
  • He had decided to be resolutely silent regarding the controversial matter.
  • She resolutely silent through the entire interrogation.
  • Even under pressure, the activist stood resolutely silent, refusing to compromise.
  • The politician resolutely silent on the controversial issue.
  • The child, hurt by the scolding, became resolutely silent and wouldn't speak.
  • Even under pressure, the witness stayed resolutely silent.
  • To avoid further conflict, it's sometimes best to remain resolutely silent.
  • He had promised to keep a secret and was resolutely silent.
  • The government official was resolutely silent when asked about the leaked documents.
  • The child, though upset, was resolutely silent.
  • They vowed to remain resolutely silent until their demands were met.
  • She resolutely silent when asked about her personal life.
  • She felt it was her duty to stay resolutely silent and observe.
  • The board members were resolutely silent during the public outcry.
  • If you are resolutely silent, they will eventually run out of things to ask.
  • He chose to be resolutely silent rather than compromise his principles.