decided

American  

[dih-sahy-did] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd /

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

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decided British  

/ dɪˈsaɪdɪd /

adjective

1. unmistakable

   a decided improvement

2. determined; resolute

   a girl of decided character

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of decided

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

Example Sentences

After running the numbers on how much it would cost, OpenAI decided to cancel it.

From The Wall Street Journal

But you have to start somewhere, and the US has decided the Moon is that place.

From BBC

However, the Christian church decided to 'set a fixed' date for it to help regularise its own calculations and always uses 21 March, external.

From BBC

And analysts say the April 12 election will be decided in the countryside.

From Barron's

The country decided to send over 200 military experts to the region to teach the best ways to defend its valuable infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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