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Definition of indecisive

indecisive

/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
in · de · ci · sive
Adverb:indecisively
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indecisive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by hesitancy or an inability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Example

"The committee remained indecisive about which proposal to fund for the upcoming fiscal year."

2

Not settling an issue or producing a definite result; inconclusive.

Example

"After three hours of debate, the meeting ended with an indecisive vote that required another round of negotiations."

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• Rhymes for indecisive

• Nearby Words

indecipherable
indecipherably
indecision
indecisive
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indecisiveness
indeed

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century from the negative prefix in- ('not') and decisive, ultimately deriving from Latin decidere ('to determine', literally 'to cut off').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indecisive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indecisive
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