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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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite irresolute soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating

Example Sentences

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So when his employer, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, made an early-retirement offer to some staff last year, the 68-year-old content strategist decided to speed up his exit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“Tomato and egg is a culinary truth, one of those elemental pairings that shows up across cultures not because anyone decided it should, but because it just makes sense,” writes Salon’s Ashlie D. Stevens.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Wondering why one wasn't more accessible, she decided to open her own outdoor sauna and since then said her health conditions have become more manageable.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Cynthia decided to do it herself, so she called her estranged husband, Don Gonzalez, a truck driver, and asked him to leave work to pick up their daughter.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Whatever it was, he decided to go along with it, to keep her attention away from Wolf.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.