1
as in pending
not yet settled or decided
a number of undecided matters still before the committee
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2
as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
voters still seem to be undecided about that candidate's fitness for the office of president
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Recent Examples of undecided
Sources says freshman standout Punch is undecided on his future with TCU, but hoping to make a decision soon.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
Johnson is grappling with at least a dozen House Republicans who are opposed to the bill and more who are undecided.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Massie is a firm no, other Republicans are undecided
For the bill to pass in the House, Johnson can only afford to lose one Republican vote, assuming that all members are present and voting and Democrats oppose the bill.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Whether the gathering at the Lincoln Memorial represented the start of a bigger movement or a mere gesture in a nation turning its back on science hung in the air, undecided, as the songs and speeches began.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undecided
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
Johnson is grappling with at least a dozen House Republicans who are opposed to the bill and more who are undecided.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Massie is a firm no, other Republicans are undecided
For the bill to pass in the House, Johnson can only afford to lose one Republican vote, assuming that all members are present and voting and Democrats oppose the bill.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Whether the gathering at the Lincoln Memorial represented the start of a bigger movement or a mere gesture in a nation turning its back on science hung in the air, undecided, as the songs and speeches began.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecided
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The policy is retroactive to pending applications and requires new documentation to update gender designations.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Olema's intellectual property portfolio is vital to its business strategy, with patents and pending applications for palazestrant and OP-3136.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, researchers are unsure why diabetes increases the risk of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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Approximately 26 percent of individuals surveyed were unsure.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, inconsistent lighting temperatures can create unease, making customers feel unsettled without knowing quite why.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some farmers feel unsettled, another said good business strategy and state funding could help make up the gaps.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But people remain skeptical, and some commentary isn't helping.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, Bishop-Freeman and colleagues published a paper detailing seven cases of undetermined pediatric deaths where bloodwork revealed elevated levels of melatonin.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, police did not treat Griffin's death as suspicious.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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So when head vampire Remmick (Jack O'Connell) and his two recent white recruits originally show up, Smoke and Stack are suspicious enough of their motives to turn them away.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Simple assault charges from 2023 appeared unresolved.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Heyman is positioned squarely in the middle, setting the stage for a summer program fueled by betrayal, resentment, and unresolved history.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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What’s less debatable is that CNN reporter Donie O’Sullivan believed that Lorenz provided valuable perspective.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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What’s not debatable is that the workload used to be far higher.—
Bruce Schoenfeld Robert Fass Tanya Pérez Brian St. Pierre,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Undecided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecided. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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