What does decided mean?
Decided means simple past and past participle of decide.
Decided
/dɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of decide.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of decide
- Determined; resolute.
- Clear; unmistakable, definite, unquestionable.
- A voter etc. who has reached their decision.
Example Sentences
A woman of decided opinions
It was a decided victory.
There was a decided ugliness to the patch of waste ground.
The visual indicators are a decided improvement, and have reduced the telephoning by the staff in the signalbox.
[…] but that is a highly flawed procedure if the undecideds differ in major ways from the decideds.
Synonyms for decided
Antonyms for decided
Related Words
Word Forms
- more decided
- most decided
- decideds
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for decided?
Common synonyms include distinct, definite.
What is the opposite of decided?
Possible antonyms include undecided.
How do you use decided in a sentence?
A woman of decided opinions
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