adj. Function: adjective
1 beyond any doubt or ambiguity FF1C; a decided advantage over her opponent FF1E;
Synonyms: assured, clear-cut, definite, pronounced
Related Words: determined, resolved; certain, positive, sure; categorical, explicit, express, unequivocal; clear, obvious, runaway, unmistakable
Contrasted Words: doubtful, dubious, problematic, uncertain; equivocal, obscure, vague
Antonyms: questionable
2 free from doubt or wavering FF1C; he had a decided manner FF1E;
Synonyms: bent, decisive, determined, intent, resolute, resolved, set, settled
Related Words: certain, cocksure, positive, sure; iron-jawed; established, fixed; earnest, purposeful, serious; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering
Contrasted Words: doubtful, dubious, irresolute, uncertain; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, unsure
Antonyms: undecided
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Synonyms: POSITIVE 1, categorical, definite, unequivocal