decided

[dih-sahy-did]

adjective

1. in no way uncertain or ambiguous; unmistakable; unquestionable.

   a decided victory.

   Synonyms: indubitable, sure, definite, pronounced, certain, positive, indisputable, undeniable

2. free from hesitation or wavering; resolute; determined.

   a decided approach to a problem.

   Synonyms: unhesitating, resolved
   Antonyms: uncertain

decided

/ dɪˈsaɪdɪd /

adjective

1. unmistakable

   a decided improvement

2. determined; resolute

   a girl of decided character

Other Word Forms

• decidedly adverb
• decidedness noun
• predecided adjective
• well-decided adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of decided¹

First recorded in 1780–90; decide + -ed ²

Example Sentences

One of L.A.’s most promising young musicians can trace her career back to the moment she decided to run away from home.

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Gen Z, in its infinite ability to rehabilitate the uncool, has decided that porridge is pleasure.

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Like the Texas Democrats, Newsom decided to go ahead and call a special election, and then set out to sell the idea.

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Expect another tight one decided by a late field goal.

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Marvel decided not to recast or digitally recreate his role for the second Black Panther film, Wakanda Forever.

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Related Words

• determined 
• distinct 
• pronounced 
• resolved 
• settled 
• sure