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de⋅cid⋅ed

[di-sahy-did]
–adjective
1. in no way uncertain or ambiguous; unquestionable; unmistakable: a decided victory.
2. free from hesitation or wavering; resolute; determined: a decided approach to a problem.

Origin:
1780–90; decide + -ed 2


de⋅cid⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
de⋅cid⋅ed⋅ness, noun


1. undeniable, indisputable, positive, certain, pronounced, definite, sure, indubitable. 2. resolved, unhesitating, unwavering.


1, 2. uncertain.
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de·cid·ed   (dĭ-sī'dĭd)   
adj.  
  1. Without doubt or question; definite: a decided success.

  2. Free from hesitation or vacillation; resolute.

de·cid'ed·ly adv., de·cid'ed·ness n.
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