indecisive
adjective
in·de·ci·sive
ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv 
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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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 26 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
Sometimes friends are indecisive or even anxious about planning.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Hopefully, with Wilson and Hopkinson in situ, Newcastle will not allow this situation to turn into another indecisive mess.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indecisive
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecisive. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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indecisive
adjective
in·de·ci·sive
ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv
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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