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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He decided to bring the platform to the masses in 2022 after growing sick and tired of how much hate his community was going through and wanting to fill in a gap in the media.
From Los Angeles Times
A pro-democracy student organisation in Hong Kong said Thursday its members had decided to dissolve, citing "increasingly severe pressures".
From Barron's
The family decided to spend as much time together as possible in the remaining months but Isla's condition worsened and she was rushed to hospital in March 2025.
From BBC
But it appears that they have once again decided to put their efforts on hold, with records showing that the listing has been deactivated for a second time.
From MarketWatch
"We had around 300 individuals and families using the service and the cupboard under the stairs got a bit busy. So we decided to launch the supermarket in the store next to our hub."
From BBC
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