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.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
Each wallpaper is peel-and-stick, which makes this collection perfect for a renter (or design indecisive) household looking to add a touch of old-world elegance to their space, with a modern twist.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
There have been several times that Dart has been indecisive in the pocket, which also was a trend during training camp.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The returners looked indecisive on who should return it.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecisive. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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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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