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 rumor.
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
This is the past participle of the verb 'entscheiden' (to decide). It refers to a state of having been decided, thus meaning 'determined' or 'firm'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to its root verb 'entscheiden' (to decide). Something that is 'entschieden' is something that has been firmly decided upon.