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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 problematical
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
And since this zodiac sign often has an indecisive personality, Sour Patch Kids are the perfect choice because there's no need to decide between sweet or sour.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Expect to be more magnetic, more expressive, and possibly… more indecisive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 July 2025
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—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Some fear looking indecisive, while others fall into the trap of confirmation bias—favoring information that supports their existing views while ignoring conflicting evidence.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Expect to be more magnetic, more expressive, and possibly… more indecisive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 July 2025
Chunky-stripe nails Double-trouble striped nails This is one for any indecisive nail lovers out there.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Some fear looking indecisive, while others fall into the trap of confirmation bias—favoring information that supports their existing views while ignoring conflicting evidence.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indecisive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
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As this section is still early on in the design phase, the leaders are unsure about how long the road will be shut down, if at all.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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With Feyenoord’s defenders unsure whether to engage, Rogers had time and space to drive.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Burnett urged those who received the calls to stay skeptical of anyone claiming to be a deputy and to not engage in conversation with them.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some fans accepted the clarification, while others remained skeptical.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The city has had too many scandals and problematic politicians who have not attached crucial sectors of our city.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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And most boys — 69% — also regularly see content promoting gender roles in problematic ways, such as posts suggesting girls prefer to date a particular kind of guy or use their looks to achieve their goals, according to the survey.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Don Roberson is more conflicted.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The story follows Atlanta attorney Jason Fredricks, a successful but morally conflicted lawyer whose life unravels when human skeletal remains tied to his past resurface.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The industry has an uncertain few years ahead, but for now an era of harmony between streamers and networks has broken out.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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But three days after Bichette’s post-clinch proclamation, the shortstop’s status for the ALCS remains uncertain.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Boone believes the Yankees evolved into a good defensive club, but that point is debatable.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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What's still debatable is the exact threshold at which risks increase.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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While the talk leading up to the NLDS was about the Dodgers' questionable bullpen, it's been the Phillies' relievers who have been unable to quiet the Dodgers' bats.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The chain has also recently reformulated its Member’s Mark brand to replace artificial food dyes and questionable ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, aspartame, and flavorings with natural options.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisive. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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