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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
The nation is puzzle pieced around with warmer weather nationwide, but indecisive on which towns and states will see more humid temperatures.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Wild Safari Animals This three-in-one Lego set is the perfect gift for the indecisive builder or animal lover.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
In Colorado the snow is feathers; dusty and indecisive.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
There are, of course, Elphaba and Glinda variants to choose from — a running theme throughout this list and a clever way to get the most indecisive of us to spend twice as much on everything.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Wild Safari Animals This three-in-one Lego set is the perfect gift for the indecisive builder or animal lover.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
In Colorado the snow is feathers; dusty and indecisive.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
There are, of course, Elphaba and Glinda variants to choose from — a running theme throughout this list and a clever way to get the most indecisive of us to spend twice as much on everything.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
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While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Staff were unsure what food items on the steam table line were on time control.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But what was more problematic to business owners and community members who attended the meeting was the issue of parking availability and turnover in the area.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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But some Cuban-American senators seemed a bit more skeptical in their comments on the diplomatic talks between the United States and Cuba.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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American militia sought revenge for these raids, skeptical of Christian Indians’ claims of neutrality as the war ground on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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California voters remain conflicted on the state’s regulation of the oil industry, according to an August survey by the Public Policy Institute of California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although defined by his anti-war activism, McDonald would acknowledge conflicted feelings about Vietnam.—
Hillel Italie,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Less debatable in the meantime is how Barrera’s firing has had widespread effects on Scream 7 and the future of the franchise.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Sox made enough moves to satisfy fans is debatable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Outline your plans carefully, because regular progress should feel better than chasing an uncertain finish line.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s uncertain future is also central to the equation shifting in favor of IMEC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Quinten Post was questionable with an ankle sprain, but joined the starting lineup.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jett Howard, who was a late scratch at Miami due to an illness, was listed as questionable on the team’s initial injury report.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisive. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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