decided
Americanadjective
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in no way uncertain or ambiguous; unmistakable; unquestionable.
a decided victory.
- Synonyms:
- indubitable, sure, definite, pronounced, certain, positive, indisputable, undeniable
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free from hesitation or wavering; resolute; determined.
a decided approach to a problem.
- Synonyms:
- unhesitating, resolved
- Antonyms:
- uncertain
adjective
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unmistakable
a decided improvement
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determined; resolute
a girl of decided character
Other Word Forms
- decidedly adverb
- decidedness noun
- predecided adjective
- well-decided adjective
Etymology
Origin of decided
Example Sentences
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The ATP decided on Monday to proceed as planned with the tournament after holding discussions with the local government about its viability.
From BBC
It is a busy morning of action in Cortina, where the snowboard cross medals will be decided.
From BBC
Alchemy Merch, a Phoenix-area maker of custom enamel pins, patches and other apparel accessories, decided in December that it would raise prices this year after absorbing added tariff costs in 2025.
“The thinking was to engage finance clubs and quant traders, but we decided to shelve this program to focus on broader brand efforts,” she said.
Representatives for the EU's 27 member states and the European Parliament nevertheless decided to move ahead Thursday, after lawmakers endorsed the ban in October -- but with some exceptions.
From Barron's
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