DECISIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DECISIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “decisive”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “decisive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Decisive” are: critical, deciding, conclusive, determining, final, key, resolute, firm, strong-minded, strong-willed, determined

Decisive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Decisive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “decisive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis.
• Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Settling an issue; producing a definite result.
• Unmistakable.
• Determining or having the power to determine an outcome.
• Characterized by decision and firmness.

Synonyms of "Decisive" as an adjective (11 Words)

conclusive	(of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive. Conclusive proof.
critical	Having a decisive or crucial importance in the success, failure, or existence of something. An illness at the critical stage.
deciding	Having the power or quality of deciding. Cast the deciding vote.
determined	Determined or decided upon as by an authority. A determined effort to reduce inflation.
determining	Causing something to occur or be done in a particular way; serving to decide something. Money may have been the determining factor in his decision.
final	Reached or designed to be reached as the outcome of a process or a series of actions and events. The final chapter.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. A firm offer.
key	Of crucial importance. She became a key figure in the suffragette movement.
resolute	Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. He was resolute in his fight to uphold liberal values.
strong-minded	Having a determined will.
strong-willed	Having a determined will.

Usage Examples of "Decisive" as an adjective

• Had a decisive lead in the polls.
• We needed decisive leadership.
• She gave him a decisive answer.
• Cast the decisive vote.
• She had an image of being tough and decisive.
• The archers played a decisive part in the victory.
• Two factors had a decisive influence.
• An able and decisive young woman.
• He handled the situation in a calm, decisive way.
• A decisive battle.

Associations of "Decisive" (30 Words)

conclude	Say in conclusion. The talk concluded with slides.
concluded	Having come or been brought to a conclusion.
conclusion	The end or finish of an event, process, or text. The conclusion of World War Two.
conclusive	Forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question. A conclusive 5 O win.
consequent	Following or accompanying as a consequence. The social problems of pupils and their consequent educational difficulties.
crucial	Having crucial relevance. A crucial election.
decide	Cause to decide. I ve decided to stay on a bit.
deciding	Having the power or quality of deciding. Taxes could be the deciding factor for millions of floating voters.
decision	The ability or tendency to make decisions quickly decisiveness. A decision unfavorable to the opposition.
definitive	A definitive postage stamp. The definitive biography of Prince Charles.
determinate	Not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex. Determinate growth.
determinative	One of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases. The determinative or determinant battle.
determine	Find out learn or determine with certainty usually by making an inquiry or other effort. She determined to tackle Stephen the next day.
deterministic	An inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes. A deterministic theory.
ending	The act of ending something. The student has to choose the right plural endings.
final	The final approach of an aircraft to the runway it will be landing on. The World Cup finals.
finale	The temporal end; the concluding time. The finale of Beethoven s Ninth Symphony.
finality	The quality of being final or definitely settled. The finality of death.
finis	The end (printed at the end of a book or shown at the end of a film). The market was up at the finish.
finishing	The act of finishing. The speaker s finishing was greeted with applause.
important	Important in effect or meaning. An important senator.
ineluctable	Unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable. The ineluctable facts of history.
integral	The result of a mathematical integration F x is the integral of f x if dF dx f x. A local motion keepeth bodies integral.
last	The last person or thing the one occurring mentioned or acting after all others. The last time I saw Paris.
momentous	Of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events. A momentous decision.
outcome	A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is the outcome of the vote that counts.
resolve	Find the solution. The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days.
result	Produce as a result or residue. The results are evaluated by the researcher.
solution	A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances frequently but not necessarily a liquid solution. An internet marketing firm specializing in e commerce solutions.
termination	The act of ending something. Workers were informed of the terminations on Wednesday.