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decided

[dih-sahy-did] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
certain, definite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined distinct pronounced resolved settled sure
STRONG
assured cinched clear clear-cut clinched destined express fated nailed prearranged predetermined
WEAK
absolute categorical emphatic explicit for sure in the bag indisputable on ice positive runaway unalterable unambiguous undeniable undisputed unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable
Antonyms
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indistinct obscure vague wavering
STRONG
ambiguous fuzzy indefinite uncertain
WEAK
deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating undecided
ADJECTIVE
determined, strong-willed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certain established resolved settled sure
STRONG
bent deliberate firm fixed set unbending
WEAK
assertive cocksure decisive earnest emphatic inflexible intent iron-jawed mulish positive purposeful resolute serious strong-minded unfaltering unhesitating unwavering unyielding
Antonyms
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doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite irresolute soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating

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Ipswich Town have announced that Kieran McKenna has decided to step down as manager and will leave the club.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The decision ends a nine-week trial in which a jury decided the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander are owed nearly $200 million overall for the tragic September 2020 crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Anthropic also filed confidentially with the SEC for an IPO last week, but the number of shares to be offered and their price have not yet been decided.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I had decided to allow no room in the universe for something which shamed and frightened me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Then he decided he was hot, and flapped into a pool of meltwater to cool down.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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