1
as in pending
not yet settled or decided
a number of undecided matters still before the committee
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2
as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
voters still seem to be undecided about that candidate's fitness for the office of president
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Recent Examples of undecided
Its long-term status remains undecided, with ByteDance’s new deadline to divest set for mid-June.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 May 2025
The high percentage of undecided voters—17 percent in both matchups—indicates that the race remains anyone's to win.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
A little more than half of adults, 56%, disapprove of the administration’s handling of college education, according to an Associated Press/NORC survey, though a large share is undecided on Trump’s specific tactics.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
Olympic gold medalists Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey remain undecided on returning to elite gymnastics, with Carey indicating that 2025 is likely off the table.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 May 2025
The high percentage of undecided voters—17 percent in both matchups—indicates that the race remains anyone's to win.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
A little more than half of adults, 56%, disapprove of the administration’s handling of college education, according to an Associated Press/NORC survey, though a large share is undecided on Trump’s specific tactics.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
Olympic gold medalists Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey remain undecided on returning to elite gymnastics, with Carey indicating that 2025 is likely off the table.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecided
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The final ruling is pending but for the moment, Dani Alves has been acquitted of all charges and all the precautionary measures have been lifted, pending the Supreme Court’s decision.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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City prosecutors alleged in a civil complaint that units at The Carl, located on Mollie Street in the Morena neighborhood, were also occupied while building, mechanical and plumbing permits were pending and before property owners obtained a valid Certificate of Occupancy from the city.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The assassination of a former House Speaker in Minnesota sent shock waves throughout the political world, but lawmakers were unsure Monday if the violence will lead to long-term security changes in Connecticut.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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The middle manager stretched thin, unsure if their role is next to be automated.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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On the flipside, stablecoins could pose a substantial risk to banks and the banking system as a whole, particularly if they are allowed to pay interest (which remains unsettled with regulators).—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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More storms in Kansas City’s forecast The weather pattern will remain unsettled with multiple chances for storms later in the week, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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When Miramar native Evans St. Fort opened St. Fort’s Funeral Home in North Miami Beach in 2003, clients were skeptical of a funeral director still in his 20s.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Industry experts were skeptical the material could withstand extreme pressure.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Avoid suspicious links and install strong antivirus protection: Crocodilus spreads through deceptive ads and fake app links.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but state fire officials said Wednesday a preliminary investigation found no suspicious cause.—
Todd Prussman,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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Those incidents, both legally unresolved, told us how differently the Trump administration and Democrats see the world.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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The mistrial leaves the charge of third-degree rape against aspiring actress Jessica Mann unresolved.—
Jenna Sundel
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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That bill would aggressively phase out crucial clean energy tax credits and lead to fewer renewable energy additions—though the degree of that drop off is debatable.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 June 2025
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While his perspective on European exceptionalism may be debatable, his timing isn't.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Undecided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecided. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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