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
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She's always been very indecisive.
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Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Trump has downplayed concerns that his seemingly indecisive policy pronouncements may contribute to uneasiness among consumers and businesses.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
This indecisive time period is perfect for cleaning out your closet.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
This indecisive time period is perfect for cleaning out your closet.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecisive. Accessed 3 May. 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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