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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In the voice notes, Berry says he was initially aghast, but then decided: "I thought it would be interesting to go anyway… not really intending to do anything."
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
After the hack at Zeabur last month, the three-year-old cloud-service provider decided to shut down permanently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Harris-Dawson said that probably won’t be decided until after the council’s winter recess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
The Grand Mosque of Paris had also considered legal action against Houellebecq, but later decided not to pursue it after meeting him.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
I hadn’t all the way decided that before I typed those words, but as soon as I see them on the screen, I know they’re true.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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