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as in unsure
unable or slow to make decisions
I was feeling indecisive, so it took me a while to pick a movie. He's always been an indecisive person.
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as in problematic
not causing something to be settled, final, or certain
The battle was indecisive, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
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Recent Examples of indecisive
Travelers are also more indecisive and are waiting longer to make reservations, which can add stress to tourism operators who like to see things booked out well in advance.
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ABC News,
11 May 2026
Etiquette neither knows nor cares who is generous and who is stingy, and indecisive and rude are not opposites.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
If pipelines are unclear, documentation is incomplete or leadership is indecisive, external teams cannot fill those gaps.
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Denys Kliuch,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Cut yourself some slack at work today because there is a Moon Alert all day, which makes things hazy and indecisive.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indecisive
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Etiquette neither knows nor cares who is generous and who is stingy, and indecisive and rude are not opposites.
—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
If pipelines are unclear, documentation is incomplete or leadership is indecisive, external teams cannot fill those gaps.
—
Denys Kliuch,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Cut yourself some slack at work today because there is a Moon Alert all day, which makes things hazy and indecisive.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indecisive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
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Standards are high at the Etihad Stadium after 10 years of Guardiola and Manchester City is counting on Maresca being the right man to keep this going even if many of the club’s own supporters are unsure.
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People are unsure about the industry for good reason, with everything happening with AI and in the world.
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In a 2025 report issued on Tuesday, the intelligence agency said there were no indications that the party had backed off its problematic views.
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This is where overly conservative portfolios can become problematic.
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When Axsome went public in 2015, Wall Street was skeptical and the company’s stock puttered along under $10 for years.
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Contrary to what the public has been led to believe, America’s Founding Fathers were skeptical and anxious about democracy.
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However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
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Set among an energetic but conflicted group of HIV/AIDS activists in early-’90s France, 120 BPM documents a key turning point in LGBTQ+ history, as ACT UP’s approach of radical, direct action moved the cause further into the mainstream.
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As Azula takes the city, Team Avatar — except for Aang — are locked up in a secret underground prison along with the morally conflicted Fire Nation prince Zuko (Dallas Liu).
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Whether these features will be useful in your daily life is debatable.
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Whether Nurse is a good enough player to do that is debatable.
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Harvard Health has taken a critical look at Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has warned about uncertain efficacy in at-home vagus stimulation devices.
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At the edge of an uncertain frontier, the founders organized people, knowledge, and governance in a way that could survive the unknown.
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During oral arguments, attorneys for both trans athletes had questionable moments.
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If the debt isn't actually yours, is too old to be legally enforceable or is otherwise questionable, negotiating may do more harm than good.
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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