Decided and Deferential

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Decided adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.

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Deferential is an antonym for decided in topics: determined, certain.

Nearby Words: decision, decidedly, deciding, decider

Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

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Decided is an antonym for deferential.

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