decisive

Having enough influence to settle a question or decide the result of something.

• Her vote was decisive.
• The weather played a decisive role in the battle.
• This discovery provided decisive evidence in the case.

Similar words: conclusive, crucial, determining

Opposites: inconclusive

Common phrases: decisive factor, decisive battle, decisive role

Able to make clear decisions quickly and confidently.

• We need a decisive leader.
• She is decisive even under pressure.
• He became more decisive as he gained experience.

Similar words: resolute, firm

Opposites: indecisive

Common phrases: decisive leader, decisive person, decisive manager

Done quickly and firmly, without delay or doubt.

• The situation calls for decisive action.
• She took decisive steps to stop the argument.
• A decisive response prevented further damage.

Similar words: resolute, firm, determined

Opposites: hesitant

Common phrases: decisive action, decisive steps, decisive response

So clear and definite that there is no doubt about it.

• The team won a decisive victory.
• The election produced a decisive majority for the party.
• Their decisive defeat left little room for argument.

Similar words: clear, conclusive, definite

Opposites: inconclusive

Common phrases: decisive victory, decisive win, decisive defeat