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单词 decidedness
释义

decided

adjective

de·​cid·​ed di-ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce decided (audio)
dē-
1
: unquestionable
holds a decided advantage over the competition
His most popular hat … has a medium-width brim with a decided curl. Greg Tasker
speaks with a decided lisp
2
: free from doubt or wavering
has decided ideas on politics
decidedly adverb
decidedness noun

Synonyms

  • apparent
  • bald
  • bald-faced
  • barefaced
  • bright-line
  • broad
  • clear
  • clear-cut
  • crystal clear
  • distinct
  • evident
  • lucid
  • luculent
  • luminous
  • manifest
  • nonambiguous
  • obvious
  • open-and-shut
  • palpable
  • patent
  • pellucid
  • perspicuous
  • plain
  • ringing
  • straightforward
  • transparent
  • unambiguous
  • unambivalent
  • unequivocal
  • unmistakable
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Example Sentences

a decided hint of perfume on her skin
Recent Examples on the Web Plans for improving transportation and student safety, in particular, are more or less decided. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022 The tinga had a decided chile pepper bite, but it was augmented with the most tantalizing sweetness, the kind that lingers just beneath the principal flavors, unobtrusive but essential. Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2022 There's a decided and familiar lack of subtlety, too. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2021 Darrell Luter appears to have a more decided advantage over Ryan Melton at field corner, though Melton started nine games last season and will be a factor before it’s over. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 16 Aug. 2021 Tessa had a clear vision when designing her engagement jewelry, but the wedding planning was a bit less decided. Shira Savada, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Mar. 2021 Best of all was the two kinds of sausage, one mild and one with a decided kick. cleveland, 26 Dec. 2020 Instead, the judge cited a closely decided village proposal to allow a marijuana dispensary. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2020 The Saints own a decided edge at quarterback with the future Hall of Famer going against career backup Case Keenum. Jeff Duncan, NOLA.com, 13 Jan. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

see decide

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

decided

adjective

de·​cid·​ed
di-ˈsī-dəd
1
: unmistakable
The older students had a decided advantage.
2
: free from doubt
"That's enough about lessons," the Gryphon interrupted in a very decided tone … Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

decidedness

noun

as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose for two years he pursued the presidential nomination with an undeviating decidedness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • decisiveness
  • decision
  • determination
  • resolve
  • purposefulness
  • resoluteness
  • persistence
  • persistency
  • readiness
  • determinedness
  • resolution
  • firmness
  • certainty
  • confidence
  • granite
  • stick-to-itiveness
  • doggedness
  • certitude
  • obstinacy
  • perseverance
  • gameness
  • obduracy
  • tenacity
  • eagerness
  • tenaciousness
  • stubbornness
  • sureness
  • alacrity
  • fortitude
  • obstinateness
  • obdurateness
  • grit
  • iron
  • pluck
  • sand
  • backbone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hesitation
  • irresolution
  • vacillation
  • indecision
  • indecisiveness
  • uncertainty
  • doubt
  • indetermination
  • incertitude
  • reluctance
  • unwillingness
  • indisposition
  • disinclination
  • irresoluteness
  • aversion
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