Hellbent
(adjective)
- Determined to do something, regardless of the consequences.
- Extremely focused or determined to achieve a goal.
Origin:
This phrase is an alteration of the phrase "hell-bent", which has been in use since the late 16th century. the phrase "hell-bent" means determined to do something, regardless of the consequences.
Examples:
- He was hellbent on winning the race.
- She is hellbent on becoming a doctor, despite the many obstacles in her way.
- He is hellbent on avenging his brother's death.
- He was hellbent on proving his innocence.
- She was hellbent on making it to the top of her field.