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
Etymology
Origin of decided
Explanation
The adjective decided means recognizable, marked, or distinct. If you have a decided preference for classical music, you'll probably get Bach for your birthday and not the Beatles. Decided comes from the verb decide. If something has been decided, the question has been answered. So when we use decided as an adjective, we mean that there is no question about it. If you have decided political views, you won't be swayed by any debate. Decided can also mean distinct, as in a decided splash of yellow paint on your red car.
Vocabulary lists containing decided
Example Sentences
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"This renewal was explicitly agreed upon by the president as well as the sporting, legal and financial department. Some people decided however to breach this engagement," Depay wrote on social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
However, according to the property’s listing, they have now decided to move closer to the action of Aspen and no longer have a need for their ranch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
So 22-year-old Summer Shaw decided to make a TikTok video, external about her swift change of scenery while on a work break at a McDonald's restaurant.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
So I decided on the $40-a-month plan and bought a $26 router online.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
When Chief Lapu Lapu refused to submit, Magellan decided to take Mactan by force.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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