de|cid´ed|ness

de|cid´ed|ness
de|cid|ed «dih SY dihd», adjective.
1. clear or definite; unquestionable: »

There is a decided difference between black and white. His height gave the basketball player a decided advantage. I find much cause to reproach myself that I have lived so long, and have given no decided and public proof of my being a Christian (Patrick Henry).

 SYNONYM(S): undeniable, indisputable.
2. firm; determined; resolute: »

He studied hard because he had a decided wish to go to college. Henry Smith spoke out boldly, and in a decided voice (Scott).

 SYNONYM(S): positive, emphatic.
–de|cid´ed|ness, noun.
Usage Decided, decisive mean clear and firm. Decided means definite or unquestionable: »

His weight gave the boxer a decided advantage.

Decisive means having or producing a clear result: »

The Battle of Saratoga was a decisive victory for the Americans.


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