indecisive

adjective

in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv How to pronounce indecisive (audio)
Synonyms of indecisive
1
: marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
an indecisive state of mind
an indecisive leader
2
: not decisive : inconclusive
an indecisive battle
3
: not clearly marked out : indefinite
indecisive boundaries
indecisively adverb
indecisiveness noun

Examples of indecisive in a Sentence

She's always been very indecisive.
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Chalky light pinks and powder blues can fall flat and read as indecisive. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 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 He’s seemed indecisive at times … and pretty passive on the defensive and rebounding fronts. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026 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. — CBS News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indecisive

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of indecisive was in 1726

Rhymes for indecisive

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indecisive

adjective
in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv How to pronounce indecisive (audio)
1
: not decisive or final
an indecisive battle
2
: finding it hard to make decisions
an indecisive person
indecisively adverb
indecisiveness noun

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