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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
Some fear looking indecisive, while others fall into the trap of confirmation bias—favoring information that supports their existing views while ignoring conflicting evidence.
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Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Their barks were scattered and indecisive.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Even her bark is indecisive, like a steam whistle that vacillates between two unpleasant notes.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
While several state governments are pushing to establish their own Bitcoin reserves, the federal government remains indecisive — a delay that may be weighing on investor sentiment.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2025
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Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Their barks were scattered and indecisive.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Even her bark is indecisive, like a steam whistle that vacillates between two unpleasant notes.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
While several state governments are pushing to establish their own Bitcoin reserves, the federal government remains indecisive — a delay that may be weighing on investor sentiment.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
Adjective
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Overall, researchers are unsure why diabetes increases the risk of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some are unsure if their application is still valid.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Listen, many Gomez fans were skeptical when the singer confirmed her relationship with the prolific music producer back in December 2023.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some are skeptical given his slight wingspan and arm length and wonder if a move to left guard may eventually be necessary.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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For years, Chicago Public School officials would send dozens of names of problematic employees to monthly board meetings for their dismissals to be signed off on.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Simon Callow is a new addition as a problematic billionaire funding Metropolitan Ballet Theater, as is David Haig, who plays its ailing artistic director.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fiennes has been nominated for an Emmy, seven Golden Globes, and three Academy Awards, including for his turn as a conflicted cardinal in the papal thriller Conclave (2024).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such conflicted feeling tend to lead to inaction and postponing decision making, rather than just making adjustments, like trading down.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The uncertain fate of his best friend impacts Si-eun throughout the season.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Neutral weather conditions bring uncertain weather risks An ENSO-neutral pattern can bring drier-than-normal weather, or drought conditions could persist in certain regions.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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What’s less debatable is that CNN reporter Donie O’Sullivan believed that Lorenz provided valuable perspective.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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What’s not debatable is that the workload used to be far higher.—
Bruce Schoenfeld Robert Fass Tanya Pérez Brian St. Pierre,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The data shows high growth but questionable profitability: AI funding reached a record $100.4 billion in 2024, with mega-rounds accounting for 69% of funding.—
Sajal Singh,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Whether that trough also brings rain with it is far more questionable.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, inconsistent lighting temperatures can create unease, making customers feel unsettled without knowing quite why.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some farmers feel unsettled, another said good business strategy and state funding could help make up the gaps.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisive. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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