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decision Synonyms

Another word for decision

Choosing another word for decision depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration, or the action or process of making up one's mind.

Usage Example

"The committee will announce its final choice regarding the scholarship applications tomorrow."

Strongest
choice
resolution
conclusion
Strong
determination
selection

• noun (Context 2)

A formal judgment or ruling pronounced by a court, tribunal, or official body.

Usage Example

"The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that reshaped constitutional law."

Strongest
ruling
verdict
judgment
Strong
finding
adjudication
decree

• noun (Context 3)

The quality of being resolute and firm in one's choices and actions; decisiveness.

Usage Example

"In times of crisis, a leader must act with speed and decisiveness."

Strongest
decisiveness
resolve
determination
Strong
firmness
resoluteness

Opposites of decision

The opposite of decision shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

indecision
irresolution
vacillation
hesitancy
hesitation
knockout
uncertainty
wavering
See all opposites of decision

• Nearby Words

decipherable
decipherer
decipherment
decision
decisionmaker
decisive
decisively

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Decision. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/decision
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