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 Buffalo Bills were storming back from down 13-0 late against the Philadelphia Eagles when they decided they would try to end the game instead of going to overtime.
“I was in Lake Como on a sisters’ trip when I got an invite at the last minute and decided to go on a whim, and Andrea was tired.
From MarketWatch
Mr Hargreaves' initial plan was to end the challenge in Derby, Australia, but when he realised that would be in the "middle of nowhere", he decided to end the trip in Derby Street in Sydney.
From BBC
If Japan decided to participate in a conflict over Taiwan, these missiles—and others it is making to hit targets further out—would play an important role, as would Japan’s submarines and warships.
"I decided back then to work in conservation and I took this path," he says.
From BBC
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