Indecisive
/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/adjective
Not able to make a decision quickly or clearly.
She was indecisive about choosing the school she wants to attend.
Often appears as...
- indecisive about
- indecisive moment
adjective
Not giving a clear or definite result.
The match ended in an indecisive draw.
Often appears as...
- indecisive result
- indecisive battle
adjective
Not able to make a decision quickly or clearly.
She was indecisive about choosing the school she wants to attend.
Often appears as...
- indecisive about
- indecisive moment
adjective
Not giving a clear or definite result.
The match ended in an indecisive draw.
Often appears as...
- indecisive result
- indecisive battle
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Pro Tip 1/3Indecision Duration
Refers to one's ongoing struggle to decide, not just at a single moment.
His indecisive stance on the issue lasted for weeks.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid for Urgency
Don't use 'indecisive' when a quick decision or action is needed.
During emergencies, being indecisive can have serious consequences.
Pro Tip 3/3Perceived Negativity
Often has a negative connotation implying weakness or lack of confidence.
Being called indecisive is usually not a compliment.
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ambivalentdecidedoubtfulhesitanceirresolutesurevacillatewaverwishy-washy
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hunting takes practice at first he appears indecisive
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Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
can have well overtime or an elephant overtime you can do that too hmm very indecisive oh that was sad oh well hopefully we'll find lots more elephants today can you help me search for Columba she only
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Nail-Biting Leopard...
hunting takes practice at first he appears indecisive
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Quote examples
Rick Stein
English Chef
Im too keen for people to like me. If I didnt care so much, I would be more decisive. I spend a lot of time concerning myself with what other people will think of my actions, which makes me very indecisive.
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William Hague
British Politician
In my view what you can't argue for is a system that is neither decisive nor proportional and can be indecisive and disproportionate at the same time.
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Akira Toriyama
Japanese Artist
A good aspect of me is that I'm not too particular about things. A bad aspect is that I'm indecisive.
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Ben Miller
English Comedian
I can be indecisive about things - and the less important something is, the more indecisive I am.
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Emma Gonzalez
American Activist
I'm so indecisive that I can't pick a favorite color, and I'm allergic to 12 things.
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William Feather
American Author
When ordering lunch, the big executives are just as indecisive as the rest of us.
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Ivan Turgenev
Russian Novelist
The word tomorrow was invented for indecisive people and for children.
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Katie Leung
Scottish Actress
I am very indecisive. I'm always afraid of making the wrong decision.
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Tommy Cooper
British Comedian
I used to be indecisive but now I am not quite sure.
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Roger McGough
British Poet
If I decide to be indecisive, that's my decision.
Quote examples
Rick Stein
English Chef
Im too keen for people to like me. If I didnt care so much, I would be more decisive. I spend a lot of time concerning myself with what other people will think of my actions, which makes me very indecisive.
Quote examples
William Hague
British Politician
In my view what you can't argue for is a system that is neither decisive nor proportional and can be indecisive and disproportionate at the same time.
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Akira Toriyama
Japanese Artist
A good aspect of me is that I'm not too particular about things. A bad aspect is that I'm indecisive.
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Ben Miller
English Comedian
I can be indecisive about things - and the less important something is, the more indecisive I am.
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Emma Gonzalez
American Activist
I'm so indecisive that I can't pick a favorite color, and I'm allergic to 12 things.
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William Feather
American Author
When ordering lunch, the big executives are just as indecisive as the rest of us.
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Ivan Turgenev
Russian Novelist
The word tomorrow was invented for indecisive people and for children.
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Katie Leung
Scottish Actress
I am very indecisive. I'm always afraid of making the wrong decision.
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Tommy Cooper
British Comedian
I used to be indecisive but now I am not quite sure.
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Roger McGough
British Poet
If I decide to be indecisive, that's my decision.
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