Indecisive: meaning, definitions and examples

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indecisive

[ ɪnˈdɪˈsaɪsɪv ]

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making decisions

Having difficulty making decisions; hesitant or irresolute.

Synonyms

doubtful, hesitant, irresolute, uncertain

Examples of usage

I'm so indecisive, I can never choose what to eat for dinner.
She was indecisive about which college to attend.

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personality trait

Characterized by a lack of firmness or decisiveness in character or purpose.

Synonyms

indeciding, undetermined, vacillating, wavering

Examples of usage

His indecisive nature often led to missed opportunities.
The indecisive leader couldn't make up his mind on important issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "indecisive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indeciso

🇮🇳 अनिर्णय

🇩🇪 unentschlossen

🇮🇩 ragu-ragu

🇺🇦 невизначений

🇵🇱 niezdecydowany

🇯🇵 優柔不断な (ゆうじゅうふだんな)

🇫🇷 indécis

🇪🇸 indeciso

🇹🇷 kararsız

🇰🇷 우유부단한

🇸🇦 متردد

🇨🇿 nerozhodný

🇸🇰 nerozhodný

🇨🇳 优柔寡断 (yōuróuguǎduàn)

🇸🇮 neodločen

🇮🇸 óákveðinn

🇰🇿 шешімсіз

🇬🇪 მიუღებელი

🇦🇿 qərarsız

🇲🇽 indeciso

Word origin

The word 'indecisive' originated from the Latin word 'indecisus', which means 'not cutting off'. The term evolved over time to describe individuals who have difficulty making decisions or lack firmness in character. Being indecisive can stem from various factors such as fear of making the wrong choice, lack of confidence, or simply being overwhelmed by options.