indecisive

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

|Updated on: 18 Aug 2018

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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

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indecisiveness

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Ford’s arrival so late to the party in its home market is indicative of the indecisive leadership that led to the company’s recent management turmoil.

— mark phelan, Detroit Free Press, "2018 Ford EcoSport subcompact SUV arrives late, struggles to compete," 8 Mar. 2018
Salah showed glimpses but his touch was never crisp, his thought process indecisive.

— thomas allnutt, chicagotribune.com, "Salah disappoints as Egypt crushed by Russia," 19 June 2018
For the indecisive or really hungry, the conch combo platter fits the bill.

— melanie reffes, USA TODAY, "Where to eat on the beach in the Caribbean," 8 June 2018
The town’s chief authority figure, the mayor, boldly announces a series of indecisive and ineffectual remedies and later, as order deteriorates, lapses into authoritarianism.

— sam walker, WSJ, "Now on Broadway: SpongeBob ChauvinistPants," 11 July 2018
Alicia was a little flighty and indecisive at times; she might be seen with Gary Cooper one week and Hugh O’Brian the next.

— denise davidson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "In 'The Summer I Met Jack,' author Michelle Gable finds the real-life connection," 1 July 2018
In honor of the indecisive first half of ’18, here’s a random sampling of the ups and downs of the Giants and A’s.

— scott ostler, SFChronicle.com, "In a year of ups and downs, Giants and A’s seek a sense of momentum," 24 June 2018
But most free agents aren't as indecisive as DeAndre Jordan.

— peter dawson, star-telegram, "Pursuit of DeMarcus Cousins could complicate Mavericks NBA Draft plans," 31 May 2018
The Night Dual-Sided Beauty Pillowcase claims to do all of the above — even if your indecisive skin is oily one day and parched the next.

— macaela mackenzie, Allure, "The Night Dual-Sided Beauty Pillowcase Targets Combination Skin as You Sleep," 12 Apr. 2018

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: not able to make choices quickly and confidently
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adjective in·de·ci·sive \ ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv \

Definition of indecisive for Students

1 : not decisive or final

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2 : finding it hard to make decisions

an indecisive person

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indecisively

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