单词	decisiveness
释义	decisive adjective de·​ci·​sive di-ˈsī-siv  1 : having the power or quality of deciding The council president cast the decisive vote. a decisive battle 2 : resolute, determined a decisive manner decisive leaders a decisive editor 3 : unmistakable, unquestionable a decisive superiority decisively adverb decisiveness noun Synonyms bent (on or upon) bound determined do-or-die firm hell-bent (on or upon) intent out purposeful resolute resolved set single-minded See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences You must be decisive and persistent to succeed in this competitive field. I stood there wondering what to do, but my sister was more decisive and immediately went to the phone. The fight ended with a decisive blow. the decisive battle of the war The poverty of his childhood played a decisive role in his adult life. The meeting is seen as a decisive step toward a peace treaty. See More Recent Examples on the Web This time, the vice president is addressing the global summit just days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the world braces for what could be a decisive spring fighting season. —Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 And that means, barring a decisive military move by either side, the war probably will grind on. —David Axe, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 The decisive stretch began with a huge offensive rebound by Buie, setting up Audige's 3-pointer. —Jay Cohen, ajc, 13 Feb. 2023 Mitchell splashed a 3-pointer with 9:54 left in the game for a 76-74 Cavs lead, their first since the first quarter, in the decisive run. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 His was the decisive voice in campaign endorsements. —Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 10 Feb. 2023 The district is taking swift and decisive steps to address the allegations. —Dallas News, 8 Feb. 2023 The study found that indecisive people struggled with decluttering more than people who scored as decisive and action-oriented. —Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2023 In a battle of big men, a point guard made the decisive play. —Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Feb. 2023 See More Word History First Known Use 1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing decisive decisive/deciding/determining factor decisive action decisive/deciding/determining factor decisive action Kids Definition decisive adjective de·​ci·​sive di-ˈsī-siv  1 : having the power to decide the decisive vote 2 : unmistakable, unquestionable a decisive victory 3 : marked by or showing decision a decisive manner decisively adverb decisiveness noun decisiveness noun as in determination firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose moved with speed and decisiveness in investigating the charges of the use of excessive force by the police Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance determination decision resolve resoluteness persistence purposefulness persistency firmness decidedness readiness resolution confidence stick-to-itiveness certainty tenacity doggedness tenaciousness perseverance stubbornness obstinacy granite determinedness certitude obduracy gameness alacrity fortitude eagerness sureness grit obstinateness obdurateness iron backbone sand pluck Antonyms & Near Antonyms indecision indecisiveness hesitation irresolution vacillation uncertainty doubt reluctance indetermination unwillingness irresoluteness incertitude disinclination indisposition aversion See More
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