decisions

NOUN

conclusion; resolution reached

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement arrangement choice compromise determination finding judgment opinion outcome resolution result ruling selection settlement verdict

STRONG

accommodation adjudication adjustment arbitration declaration end prearrangement preference reconciliation sentence showdown understanding

WEAK

adjudicature the call the nod

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause disagreement dissension indecision refusal source

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

NOUN

strength of mind or will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determination resolution

STRONG

backbone decisiveness doggedness earnestness firmness fortitude grit obstinacy obstinance perseverance persistence pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolve seriousness spine stubbornness volition will

WEAK

decidedness iron will purposiveness will power

Antonyms

STRONG

cowardice flexibility idleness indolence irresolution unimportance weakness

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indecision indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

Example Sentences

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A helpful way to understand the annuity effect is to contrast what happens to these two retirees when the market moves against them right after they make their decisions.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

In an Amicus bonus episode, Mark and Dahlia unpack even more Supreme Court decisions, this time focusing on Trump v.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

"No final decisions to proceed will be taken until all necessary arrangements, assessments and approvals are in place and have been properly considered," they said.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Tensions have been running high since a spat earlier this year between the Pentagon and Anthropic over the use of AI in the military showed how thorny the decisions can be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

“Dad said—he said adults make decisions that they think are for the best and really aren’t. I thought that meant you left.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas