indecisive

adjective

in·de·ci·sive | \ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv

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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She's always been very indecisive.

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While bad for our indecisive shopping habits, that fact is far from a secret since sizes (plus and straight) tend to sell out pretty quickly. — refinery29.com, "H&M Is Stocking The Best Swimsuits For Summer," 1 May 2018 In addition to not moving without the ball, Smith looked indecisive in a half-court setting. — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, "Sixers' Zhaire Smith shows progress in second summer-league game," 8 July 2018 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

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