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

The sale came after WH Smith decided it would focus on its stores at airports, railway stations and hospitals.

From BBC

“I decided to write it out because it seems like a rude thing to say,” she says, and then Shires begins reading from her notes.

From Los Angeles Times

“One of two things happened. The city got duped and then has basically decided not to do anything ... Or they knew all along that this was going to happen.”

From Los Angeles Times

I decided to play along with Syndicate after taking advice from a senior BBC editor.

From BBC

"I just hope my case is decided while I'm still alive," Mr Rajput says.

From BBC

Related Words

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