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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    indecisive hesitant uncertain unsure irresolute wishy-washy wavering vacillating ambivalent tentative doubtful unclear inconclusive indecisive dithering procrastinating faltering hesitant equivocal lukewarm halfhearted uncommitted noncommittal unenthusiastic apathetic lethargic listless sluggish indecisive irresolute spineless weak-willed feeble faint-hearted timid cowardly hesitant unsure uncertain unpredictable unstable mercurial capricious erratic inconsistent indecisive ambiguous vague obscure unclear indefinite indistinct

    Meaning of Indecisive

    The primary meaning of the word "Indecisive" is having difficulty making decisions or being unable to make up one's mind.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a lack of confidence or certainty in decision-making or action
    • * Unable to make a decision or come to a conclusion
    • * Characterized by indecision or a lack of resolve

    Etymology of Indecisive

    The word "Indecisive" originates from the Latin words "in" (meaning "not") and "decisivus" (meaning "decisive"), with the suffix "-ive" added to form an adjective
    Historically, the word has been used to describe someone who is unable to make a decision or take action due to a lack of confidence or certainty

    Example Uses

    • She was indecisive about what career path to choose, so she sought advice from a counselor
    • * He was indecisive about what to eat for dinner, so he ended up ordering takeout
    • * The company was indecisive about whether to invest in the new project, so they decided to conduct more research

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decisive resolute determined firm unwavering unshakeable confident certain sure positive definitive conclusive clear decided committed enthusiastic wholehearted dedicated passionate strong-willed fearless bold courageous adventurous spontaneous impulsive decisive purposeful intentional deliberate calculated thoughtful reflective considerate cautious prudent wise discerning perceptive astute shrewd sharp keen

    Related Nouns

    indecision uncertainty doubt ambiguity vagueness obscurity indecisiveness irresolution wishy-washiness vacillation ambivalence tentativeness doubtfulness unclearness inconclusiveness indecisiveness dithering procrastination faltering hesitation equivocation lukewarmness halfheartedness uncommitment noncommitment unenthusiasm apathy lethargy listlessness sluggishness

    Related Verbs

    decide resolve determine choose select pick opt hesitate waver vacillate ambulate dither procrastinate falter hesitate equivocate linger delay ponder consider weigh reflect deliberate intentional purpose decide conclude settle fix establish confirm affirm assert declare

    Related Adjectives

    uncertain unsure indecisive irresolute wishy-washy wavering vacillating ambivalent tentative doubtful unclear inconclusive indecisive dithering procrastinating faltering hesitant equivocal lukewarm halfhearted uncommitted noncommittal unenthusiastic apathetic lethargic listless sluggish indecisive ambiguous vague obscure indefinite indistinct indecisive resolute determined firm confident certain sure positive definitive conclusive clear decided committed enthusiastic wholehearted dedicated passionate strong-willed fearless bold courageous adventurous spontaneous impulsive