decided
Settled the matter
Decided describes something clear and unmistakable, leaving no room for doubt: a decided advantage, a decided improvement.
The word emphasizes definiteness—a decided opinion is firm, a decided tone brooks no argument.
As the past tense of decide, it simply means a choice was made: We decided to leave early.
Clearly established, not vague
- unambiguousAllowing single interpretation only
- distinctClearly distinguishable, separate
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
evident · clear-cut · explicit · unequivocal · marked · pronounced · striking · notable
Firmly committed to purpose
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
committed · purposeful · single-minded · strong-willed · firm · tenacious · persistent · dogged
definite
Clearly established, not vague
- unambiguousAllowing single interpretation only
- distinctClearly distinguishable, separate
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
obvious · evident · clear-cut · explicit · unequivocal · marked · pronounced · striking · notable · noticeable
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
unwavering · committed · purposeful · single-minded · strong-willed · firm · tenacious · persistent · dogged · unflinching
resolved
Firmly decided upon
- concludedBrought to completion
- finalizedMade permanent and complete
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
established · confirmed · ratified · agreed · sealed · closed · done · finished · sorted · clinched
declared
Stated with authority
- statedExpressed in words
- announcedPublicly stated or declared
- proclaimedDeclared in public
asserted · replied · answered · confirmed · insisted · maintained · promised · pledged · agreed · concluded
decidedundecided
Not having chosen
irresolute · hesitant · wavering · indecisive · uncertain
decidedindefinite
Not precisely determined
ambiguous · unclear · uncertain · equivocal · indeterminate
- deciding gameContest determining overall winner
- deciding setFinal game after split
decide, deciding, decider, undecided, decidedly, decides, deciders, undecidable, decidedness