indecisive

adjective

in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv How to pronounce indecisive (audio)
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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The indecisive flickering between different logos and titles adds to the sense of chaos emanating from WBD—luckily for viewers, there’s still an incredible streaming library on HBO Max (even without classic Looney Tunes). Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 As the impasse dragged on, frustrated townspeople took matters into their own hands, literally locking the indecisive cardinals inside the meeting hall and even removing the roof to speed the process. Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 The Pentagon chief argues in favor of following through on an attack as to not look indecisive. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025 However, the sign of twins also has a more indecisive and flaky side, which Roy Anderson displays with Pam. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indecisive

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of indecisive was in 1726

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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecisive. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

indecisive

adjective
in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv How to pronounce indecisive (audio)
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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