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   In·de·ci·sive

   /ˌindəˈsīsiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not settling an issue: "these experimental results are indecisive" Similar inconclusiveproving nothingsettling nothingopenindeterminateundecidedunsettledborderlineindefiniteunclearambiguouscontradictoryambivalentconflictingconfusingtwo-edgeddouble-edgedparadoxicalinformal:up in the airOpposite decisive
   • 2. (of a person) not having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: "he was too indecisive to carry out his political program" Similar irresolutehesitanttentativeweakvacillatingequivocatingditheringwaveringteeteringfluctuatingfalteringshilly-shallyingambivalentdividedin two mindsin a dilemmain a quandarytorndoubtfulunsureuncertainundecideduncommittedunresolvedundeterminedinformal:iffyblowing hot and coldsitting on the fenceOpposite decisive

   Derivatives

   • 1. indecisively adverb
   • 2. indecisiveness noun

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   What was the indecisive action?

   • An indecisive action took place, the two fleets passing each other on opposite tacks and exchanging broadsides. The fight was indecisive, but he arrived first at the Cape and prevented the projected attack. An indecisive action took place in which, owing to baffling calms, only the British van was engaged.

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   Why do people call a boss indecisive?

   • It is also vacillating, ruminative, indecisive, and self-castigating. Others call him indecisive because he delayed military action. This is a minor example, but in general, going back on one's assurances makes a boss appear unprofessional and indecisive. One is a moaning snippet, alluring but indecisive.

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   What does indecisive mean?

   • Pick the best ones! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of INDECISIVE is marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute. How to use indecisive in a sentence.

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   What is the difference between “indecisive” and “undecisive?

   • “Indecisive” is the correct word to describe someone who’s not good at making decisions or changes their mind often. “Undecisive” is a common misspelling for this word, that you should avoid using. Those words aren’t synonyms, and they don’t interchange. The only correct form is the word “Indecisive”. Morris has always been an indecisive person.

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   lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly. suspensive. undecided or characterized by indecisiveness. irresolute. uncertain how to act or proceed. see more. adjective. not definitely settling something. “a long and indecisive war” synonyms: inconclusive. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question.

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