indecisive

adjective

in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv 

1

: marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute

an indecisive state of mind

an indecisive leader

2

: not decisive : inconclusive

an indecisive battle

3

: not clearly marked out : indefinite

indecisive boundaries

indecisively adverb

indecisiveness noun

Examples of indecisive in a Sentence

She's always been very indecisive.

Recent Examples on the Web

The rest erred on the side of caution, like a line of indecisive schoolboys queuing up for lunch and merely asking the dinner ladies for whatever their mate just ordered. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Matty is an introvert who, despite his indecisive and hesitant nature, has managed to come out, surrounded by family and friends who support him. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Due to this war of choice, the consequences for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and for regional stability could strengthen Iran while making America look weak and indecisive. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

With the backline split, Ireland was indecisive, expecting New Zealand to go to the backs. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for indecisive

• decisive
• divisive
• incisive

Kids Definition

indecisive

adjective

in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv 

1

: not decisive or final

an indecisive battle

2

: finding it hard to make decisions

an indecisive person

indecisively adverb

indecisiveness noun