indecisive

adjective

Definition of indecisivenext
1
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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2
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. — ABC News, 11 May 2026 He’s seemed indecisive at times … and pretty passive on the defensive and rebounding fronts. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for indecisive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
  1. unsure
  2. problematic
  3. skeptical
  4. disputable
  5. conflicted
  6. debatable
  7. uncertain
  8. questionable
Adjective
  • Giblin is unsure what will happen to the pavilion when the church takes over.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • Both playing with the same goal in mind, still unsure if there will be a Heat future for one, both or neither, after the two finished this past season on the Heat roster, Keels on a two-way deal, Young on a standard contract.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2026
Definition of unsure
Adjective
  • The Farewell to Foam Act in Congress would help address this problematic plastic.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • In its motion, Paramount argued that Pitts’ past association with the Hollywood union was problematic.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of problematic
Adjective
  • Al Khafaji’s nay-sayers weren’t wrong to be skeptical about the construction space.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Despite their differing opinions on Oppenheimer, everyone in the studio was jazzed to see what Nolan had made (though Hannah was a little skeptical of Matt Damon as Odysseus).
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
  • Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
    — Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of disputable
Adjective
  • Her sharp writing, distinctive sense of humor, and authentic portrayal of a young woman navigating a deeply conflicted relationship with herself and her family are truly remarkable.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • His mother, meanwhile, is understandably much more conflicted.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of conflicted
Adjective
  • For now, the Purdy-Jones fit could be the NFL’s best quarterback pairing, debatable with Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Whether the controversy truly affected the game remains debatable.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • From premium pet food to medical care Whether GLP-1 drugs eventually become commonplace in veterinary medicine remains uncertain.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • The young Brits' last year in secondary school finds Charlie starting a pride club, Nick worrying about an uncertain future, and both considering the impact of long-distance love.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • In addition to the questionable trade of 2024 fourth overall pick Rickea Jackson to Chicago for veteran Atkins this offseason, Pebley traded the picks that would become Storm post duo Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga for Plum and Kia Nurse.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • With her career flashing before her eyes, Anne begins using questionable tactics to save her film.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
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