entschieden
Translation
decided, determined, resolute, decisive
Examples
Er hat eine entschiedene Meinung.
He has a decided opinion.
Sie trat dem Gerücht entschieden entgegen.
She resolutely opposed the rumour.
Das ist ein entschiedener Vorteil.
That is a distinct advantage.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun He is a decided opponent of the plan.
as an adverb She rejected the offer decisively.
Similar Words
bestimmt (definite), entschlossen (resolved); Antonyms: unentschlossen (indecisive)
Etymology
It is the past participle of 'entscheiden' (to decide). It describes a state where a decision has been made, hence 'decided' or 'resolute'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the English word 'decided'. A matter that is 'decided' is firm and clear. The German word carries the same sense.