indecisive

adjective

in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv 

1

: marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute

an indecisive state of mind

2

: not decisive : inconclusive

an indecisive battle

3

: not clearly marked out : indefinite

indecisively adverb

indecisiveness noun

Examples of indecisive in a Sentence

She's always been very indecisive.

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of this day is a Moon Alert, which means people feel indecisive and at loose ends. —Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025

However, a Libra’s love of balance can sometimes lead them to be indecisive. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024

Although Western aid has enabled Ukraine to put up significant resistance, the results remain indecisive. —Michael Poznansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Jan. 2025

Uncertainty has gripped France since the summer when indecisive parliamentary elections saw both the left- and right-wing political blocs perform well. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for indecisive

• decisive
• divisive
• incisive

Kids Definition

indecisive

adjective

in·​de·​ci·​sive ˌin-di-ˈsī-siv 

1

: not decisive or final

an indecisive battle

2

: finding it hard to make decisions

an indecisive person

indecisively adverb

indecisiveness noun