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decisive
de·ci·sive D0074100 (dĭ-sī′sĭv)adj.1. Settling a matter or conflict; conclusive: the decisive battle in the war; the decisive piece of evidence in the lawsuit.2. Characterized by or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly; resolute: a decisive leader. de·ci′sive·ly adv.de·ci′sive·ness n.Synonyms: decisive, conclusive, critical, crucial, definitive, determinative These adjectives mean determining an outcome or settling an issue with finality: the decisive vote; a conclusive reason; a critical experiment; a crucial moment; a definitive verdict; the determinative battle.Antonym: indecisivedecisive (dɪˈsaɪsɪv) (dɪˈsaɪsərɪ) or decisoryadj1. influential; conclusive: a decisive argument. 2. characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute deˈcisively adv deˈcisiveness nde•ci•sive (dɪˈsaɪ sɪv) adj. 1. having the power to decide, end a controversy, or determine a result. 2. resolute: a decisive manner. 3. unquestionable; definite: a decisive lead. [1605–15; < Medieval Latin] de•ci′sive•ly, adv. de•ci′sive•ness, n. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | decisive - determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"conclusive - forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; "conclusive proof"; "the evidence is conclusive"crucial, important - of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women"indecisive - not definitely settling something; "a long and indecisive war" | | 2. | decisive - unmistakable; "had a decisive lead in the polls"definite - precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance" | | 3. | decisive - characterized by decision and firmness; "an able and decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer"resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"indecisive - characterized by lack of decision and firmness; "an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill" | | 4. | decisive - forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"criticalcrucial, important - of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women" |
decisiveadjective1. crucial, significant, critical, final, positive, absolute, influential, definite, definitive, momentous, conclusive, fateful his decisive victory in the elections crucial uncertain, doubtful, undecided, indecisive2. resolute, decided, firm, determined, forceful, uncompromising, incisive, trenchant, strong-minded Firm decisive action will be taken to end the incident. resolute uncertain, hesitating, hesitant, undecided, indecisive, vacillating, in two minds (informal), irresolute, pussy-footing (informal)decisiveadjective1. Determining or having the power to determine an outcome:conclusive, crucial, deciding, determinative.2. Serving the function of deciding or settling with finality:authoritative, conclusive, definitive, determinative, final.3. Not hesitating or wavering:decided, determined, firm, resolute.Translationsdecisive (diˈsaisiv) adjective1. final; putting an end to a contest, dispute etc. The battle was decisive. 決定性的 决定性的2. showing decision and firmness. He's very decisive. 果斷的 果断的deˈcisiveness noun 果斷 果断deˈcisively adverbHe acted very decisively. 果斷,果斷地 果断,果断地 decisive
Synonyms for decisiveadj crucialSynonyms- crucial
- significant
- critical
- final
- positive
- absolute
- influential
- definite
- definitive
- momentous
- conclusive
- fateful
Antonyms- uncertain
- doubtful
- undecided
- indecisive
adj resoluteSynonyms- resolute
- decided
- firm
- determined
- forceful
- uncompromising
- incisive
- trenchant
- strong-minded
Antonyms- uncertain
- hesitating
- hesitant
- undecided
- indecisive
- vacillating
- in two minds
- irresolute
- pussy-footing
Synonyms for decisiveadj determining or having the power to determine an outcomeSynonyms- conclusive
- crucial
- deciding
- determinative
adj serving the function of deciding or settling with finalitySynonyms- authoritative
- conclusive
- definitive
- determinative
- final
adj not hesitating or waveringSynonyms- decided
- determined
- firm
- resolute
Synonyms for decisiveadj determining or having the power to determine an outcomeRelated Words- conclusive
- crucial
- important
Antonymsadj unmistakableRelated Wordsadj characterized by decision and firmnessRelated WordsAntonymsadj forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisisSynonymsRelated Words |