Hell Bent

Pronunciation: /hɛl bɛnt/

Definitions of hell bent

adjective determined to do something at any cost, even if it is reckless or extreme

Example Sentences

A1 She was hell bent on finishing her homework before dinner.

A2 The team was hell bent on winning the championship this year.

B1 Despite the obstacles, he was hell bent on achieving his dream of becoming a doctor.

B2 The CEO was hell bent on expanding the company's reach into new markets.

C1 The politician was hell bent on passing the controversial legislation, regardless of opposition.

C2 The scientist was hell bent on proving his theory, even if it meant working long hours in the lab.

Examples of hell bent in a Sentence

formal The CEO was hell bent on increasing profits for the company.

informal He's hell bent on getting that promotion no matter what.

slang She's been hell bent on getting revenge on her ex-boyfriend.

figurative The detective was hell bent on solving the case, no matter the obstacles.

Grammatical Forms of hell bent

• past tense: hell bented
• plural: hell bents
• comparative: more hell bent
• superlative: most hell bent
• present tense: hell bends
• future tense: will be hell bent
• perfect tense: have been hell bent
• continuous tense: is hell bending
• singular: hell bent
• positive degree: hell bent
• infinitive: to hell bend
• gerund: hell bending
• participle: hell bent

Origin and Evolution of hell bent

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'hell bent' likely originated from the idea of being determined or set on a course of action that is as relentless and unstoppable as a journey to hell.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is extremely determined or stubborn in pursuing their goals, the phrase 'hell bent' has evolved to also convey a sense of recklessness or disregard for consequences in the pursuit of a goal.