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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There, his career reached a defining moment: wearing the iconic number 10 shirt and playing a decisive role in Milan's Serie A title.

From BBC

Theodore Roosevelt, “holding his sword and shouting for his men to follow him,” helped win the day at San Juan Hill, Cuba, a decisive battle in the war.

From Barron's

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix led Denver back from the brink of defeat with a late fourth quarter rally before engineering the decisive drive in overtime to leave Lutz with a 23-yard chip shot for victory.

From Barron's

Guterres paid tribute to Britain for its decisive role in the creation of the United Nations and for continuing to champion it.

From Barron's

decisive

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