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adjective in·de·ci·sive \ ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv \
|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Definition of indecisive

1 : not decisive : inconclusive
  • an indecisive battle
2 : marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
  • an indecisive state of mind
3 : not clearly marked out : indefinite
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indecisively

adverb
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indecisiveness

noun

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Examples of indecisive in a Sentence

  1. She's always been very indecisive.

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First Known Use of indecisive

1726

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INDECISIVE Defined for English Language Learners

indecisive

adjective

Definition of indecisive for English Language Learners

  • : not able to make choices quickly and confidently

  • : not settling something or making something final or certain

INDECISIVE Defined for Kids

indecisive

adjective in·de·ci·sive \ ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv \

Definition of indecisive for Students

1 : not decisive or final
  • an indecisive battle
2 : finding it hard to make decisions
  • an indecisive person
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indecisively

adverb

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