Synonyms for decisive
dɪˈsaɪ sɪvde·ci·sive

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1. decisiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   positive, conclusive, decided

   Antonyms:
   indecisive

2. decisiveadjective

   Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

   A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances

   Synonyms:
   decided, positive, conclusive

   Antonyms:
   indecisive

3. decisiveadjective

   Marked by promptness and decision.

   A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. -J. Foster.

   Synonyms:
   decided, positive, conclusive

   Antonyms:
   indecisive

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1. decisiveadjective

   determining or having the power to determine an outcome

   "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"

   Synonyms:
   critical

   Antonyms:
   hesitant, undecided, suspensive, hesitating, on the fence(p), indefinite, indecisive, noncrucial

2. decisiveadjective

   unmistakable

   "had a decisive lead in the polls"

   Synonyms:
   critical

   Antonyms:
   indefinite, indecisive, undecided, suspensive, hesitant, hesitating, on the fence(p), noncrucial

3. decisiveadjective

   characterized by decision and firmness

   "an able and decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer"

   Synonyms:
   critical

   Antonyms:
   hesitating, indefinite, indecisive, noncrucial, on the fence(p), hesitant, undecided, suspensive

4. critical, decisiveadjective

   forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

   "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"

   Synonyms:
   critical, vital

   Antonyms:
   indefinite, hesitant, undecided, on the fence(p), hesitating, noncrucial, suspensive, indecisive

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1. key partadverb

   Submitted by jndiwehfyusn on September 20, 2021  

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1. decisiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   conclusive, final

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1. decisiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   conclusive, final, peremptory, summary

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1. List of paraphrases for "decisive":

   crucial, critical, resolute, vital, determinant, instrumental, key, determined, conclusive, firm, pivotal, predicate, determinative, showdown, make-or-break, definitive, defining, essential, strong, deciding, litmus, determining

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1. Markus Schaefer:

   This kind of flexibility is a decisive competitive advantage.

2. French Prime Minister Manuel Valls:

   We must find a compromise, everybody is contributing to this and I hope that the February meeting will allow us to make progress, that at least it will be a decisive step, seeing Britain leave the European Union would be a tragedy.

3. Erich Sauer:

   The direction of a man's thought is always the decisive factor in his personality. His whole outer life will be determined by the inward inclination of his mind.

4. Melissa Gower:

   He makes decisive decisions and he doesn't back down. He doesn't go around the world apologizing.

5. Enrique Lores:

   We are taking bold and decisive actions as we embark on our next chapter, we see significant opportunities to create shareholder value and we will accomplish this by advancing our leadership, disrupting industries and aggressively transforming the way we work.