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decision-making

[dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king] / dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
executive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
managerial
STRONG
governing ruling
WEAK
controlling directing managing
Antonyms
STRONG
subordinate
ADJECTIVE
responsible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject
WEAK
at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
innocent right unaccountable
WEAK
excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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This challenge can make decision-making harder and, over time, may contribute to a disconnect from reality.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Since then, investors have learned enough about Trump’s decision-making to disregard the chatter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If people can’t trust what they see and hear, informed decision-making becomes nearly impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

While Friday’s jobs report would normally be the highlight for its potential effect on the Federal Reserve’s decision-making, it will likely be overshadowed by the impact of oil prices on inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Scion Capital’s decision-making apparatus consisted of one guy in a room, with the door closed and the shades drawn, poring over publicly available information and data on 10-K Wizard.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.