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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
Neurologists worried that the urban environment, factory work and office jobs, and other modern pressures were making men tired, indecisive, and physically weak.
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Time, 3 June 2025
While finding the perfect glass of wine or ideal bottle to accompany your meal can feel like a chore, especially for the indecisive among us, there is a certain thrill in perusing a large wine list with a broad range of selections and encountering names both familiar and unexpected.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Advertisement Though stereotypes about bisexuals being indecisive or noncommittal still persist today, there is also a movement to embrace these qualities as part of the identity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 12 June 2025
The second obvious option to be fired was Ivana, the team leader who everyone agreed was indecisive and disorganized.
—Laura Bassett, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
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Time, 3 June 2025
While finding the perfect glass of wine or ideal bottle to accompany your meal can feel like a chore, especially for the indecisive among us, there is a certain thrill in perusing a large wine list with a broad range of selections and encountering names both familiar and unexpected.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Advertisement Though stereotypes about bisexuals being indecisive or noncommittal still persist today, there is also a movement to embrace these qualities as part of the identity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 12 June 2025
The second obvious option to be fired was Ivana, the team leader who everyone agreed was indecisive and disorganized.
—Laura Bassett, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
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Local media outlets earlier in the day said that Ishiba was unsure of his future and would take a call on whether to continue as prime minister in August.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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If the Dodgers are unable to make a deal with Cleveland, there are other options on the market, but many teams are unsure of their path leading up to the trade deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Some students might be tempted to argue against it entirely, assuming that admissions officers will favor this kind of response or be skeptical of those who express too favorable views of the technology.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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That made some residents skeptical because no additions or renovations to the University Building are expected to be part of the development.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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True resource guarding is a serious issue that often involves strong warning signals from the dog—and can be problematic if left unaddressed.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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These are problematic, to say the least, as an exploit of the same could lead to the possibility of arbitrary code execution within the browser.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Analysts say the market is currently in a conflicted state, mainly due to credibility concerns over the Trump administration.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
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For instance, as of July 4, Neptune retrograde in Aries is activating your eighth house of mergers, shared resources and psychological motivations, stirring up unresolved emotional baggage and conflicted energies around intimate affairs or joint ventures.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Alexander Isak is training individually at former club Real Sociedad with his future at Newcastle United uncertain.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The shift is rapid, relentless, and, for millions of Americans, deeply uncertain.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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However, whether or not this type of use has less impact on social life or mental health is debatable.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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While the usefulness of AI features may be debatable, years of OS and software support are not, which gives Samsung the decisive edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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Radically Simplify Recruitment & Marketing The vast machinery of admissions – glossy brochures, armies of recruiters crisscrossing the country, sophisticated enrollment management systems – consumes enormous resources with questionable ROI.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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And Manu Garcia was added to the injury list as questionable late in the week, as well.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 July 2025
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The wide receiver group remains unsettled, but Boutte is doing something right to earn the opportunities he’s been given so far.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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So, when your gut feels unsettled, bone broth is a great, simple way to nourish without overloading.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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