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Decisive
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Simple meaning
What does Decisive mean?
Decisive means clear, firm, and able to settle something.
Dictionary definition
Able to make choices clearly and firmly, or settling an issue in a clear way.
Example sentences
Decisive in a sentence
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The captain made a decisive choice.
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The final goal was the decisive moment in the game.
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A decisive leader can help a group move forward when choices are difficult.
Synonyms
Words like Decisive
firmUse when a choice or person is clear and strong.
determinedUse when someone is focused and sure.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Decisive word family
Base word
decide
adjective
decisive
Clear, firm, or settling an issue.
adverb
decisively
In a clear and firm way.
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Practice 1
What does decisive mean?
Decisive means able to make choices clearly and firmly or settle an issue.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses decisive correctly?
This sentence uses decisive to mean clear and firm.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of decisive?
Hesitant means unsure or delayed by doubt, which contrasts with decisive.
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