decided
[ dih-sahy-did ]
adjective
in no way uncertain or ambiguous; unmistakable; unquestionable: a decided victory.
free from hesitation or wavering; resolute; determined: a decided approach to a problem.
Origin of decided
1Other words for decided
1 | undeniable, indisputable, positive, certain, pronounced, definite, sure, indubitable |
2 | resolved, unhesitating, unwavering |
Opposites for decided
Other words from decided
- de·cid·ed·ly, adverb
- de·cid·ed·ness, noun
- pre·de·cid·ed, adjective
- well-de·cid·ed, adjective
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How to use decided in a sentence
Mrs. Wade felt an inexplicable hurt at the decidedness of little Rose's preference for Martin.
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British Dictionary definitions for decided
decided
/ (dɪˈsaɪdɪd) /
adjective(prenominal)
unmistakable: a decided improvement
determined; resolute: a girl of decided character
Derived forms of decided
- decidedly, adverb
- decidedness, noun
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