indecisive
adjective
in·de·ci·sive
ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv 
1
: marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
an indecisive state of mind
2
: not decisive : inconclusive
an indecisive battle
3
: not clearly marked out : indefinite
indecisively
adverb
indecisiveness
noun
Examples of indecisive in a Sentence
She's always been very indecisive.
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But thanks to weak and indecisive leadership, the threat environment is deteriorating.
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The Editors, National Review, 10 July 2024
From the outside, admittedly, being thorough can look markedly similar to being indecisive.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Those born under the sign can also be indecisive and often weigh their options, struggling to commit.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Real estate experts take the change as a welcome if indecisive sign that home prices may ease in the near future.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 10 July 2024
From the outside, admittedly, being thorough can look markedly similar to being indecisive.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Those born under the sign can also be indecisive and often weigh their options, struggling to commit.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Real estate experts take the change as a welcome if indecisive sign that home prices may ease in the near future.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for indecisive
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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
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