decisive

Definition

  • adjective: able to make choices quickly and confidently
  • adjective: having the power or quality of 'deciding'
  • synonyms: decided, conclusive, positive

Examples

  • In emergency situations, one must be able to take 'decisive action'. [=to act quickly and with confidence]

  • I stood there wondering what to do, but my sister was more 'decisive' and immediately went to the phone.

  • His lack of experience was the 'decisive factor' in my decision not to hire him.

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