Decisive Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-sīsĭv
Determining or having the power to determine an outcome
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. conclusive
  2. crucial
  3. determinative
  4. critical
  5. deciding
  6. definitive
Antonyms:
  1. indecisive
Crucial
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. conclusive
  2. definitive
  3. final
  4. critical
  5. absolute
  6. crucial
  7. authoritative
  8. categorical
  9. determining
  10. definite
  11. determinative
  12. firm
  13. intent
  14. peremptory
  15. resolute
  16. summary
  17. unequivocal
  18. unmistakable
Showing determination or firmness
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. firm
  2. resolute
  3. forceful
  4. decided
  5. determined
  6. unhesitating
Antonyms:
  1. indecisive
  2. indefinite
  3. procrastinating
  4. unpositive

Words Related to Decisive

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Decisive Sentence Examples

  • His decisive whisper was husky.

  • The decisive moment has arrived.

  • I respect a man who is decisive and follows through - as long as he confines it to his own household.

  • The decisive victories were gained by Jeroboam II.

  • In 174 Aurelius gained over the Quadi a decisive victory, which is commemorated by one of the sculptures on the column of Antonine.

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