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undecided

/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
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Adverb:undecidedly
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Plural:undecideds
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• adjective

1

Not having made a decision or formed a firm opinion about something.

Example

"Many college freshmen remain undecided about their major until their second year."


2

Not yet settled, resolved, or brought to a final conclusion.

Example

"The outcome of the championship match remained undecided until the final seconds of overtime."

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• noun

1

A person, especially a voter in an election or poll, who has not yet chosen which candidate or measure to support.

Example

"Both political campaigns focused their final advertisements on persuading the undecideds in swing districts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Undecided' typically describes a temporary inability to choose regarding a specific question, whereas 'indecisive' describes a habitual personality trait of struggling to make decisions.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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