decisively

Definitions

In a manner that settles an issue or produces a definite result.

With clear, firm, and unmistakable confidence.

Examples

The general acted decisively to secure the perimeter before the enemy could regroup.

She spoke decisively, leaving no room for further argument regarding the new policy.

Synonyms

resolutely firmly unwaveringly definitively conclusively determinedly categorically

Antonyms

hesitantly indecisively tentatively uncertainly ambiguously vacillatingly irresolutely