decisive

[dih-sahy-siv] / dɪˈsaɪ sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

definite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusive critical crucial definitive determined fateful forceful influential momentous positive resolute significant

WEAK

absolute all out assured bent certain crisp decided final firm imperative imperious incisive intent peremptory resolved set settled straight out strong-minded trenchant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconclusive indefinite insignificant irresolute trivial unimportant weak

WEAK

indecisive procrastinating

Example Sentences

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"This is the start of the decisive 30 days," Miyasaka told them.

From Barron's

With the game delicately poised, Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune marked his Six Nations debut with a decisive try before Jack Crowley's penalty moved the home side 10 points clear.

From BBC

They have come so tantalizingly close to so many golds that they now hold a decisive lead in another category: silver medals.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2024, it was Scotland's ability to get it to the wide channels early that was decisive.

From BBC

Since then, Iran has also crossed a decisive threshold in this area.

From The Wall Street Journal

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