Definition of indecisive Indecisive

/ɪˌndɪsajˈsɪv/ - [indisaysiv] - in•de•ci•sive

We found 7 definitions of indecisive from 3 different sources.

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What does indecisive mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

indecisive - characterized by lack of decision and firmness; "an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill"
  decisive determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"
  irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed; "the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute"
  on the fence, undecided characterized by indecision; "some who had been on the fence came out in favor of the plan"; "too many voters still declare they are undecided"
  hesitant, hesitating lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
indecisive - not definitely settling something; "a long and indecisive war"
  inconclusive not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; "an inconclusive reply"; "inconclusive evidence"; "the inconclusive committee vote"
  irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed; "the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute"
indecisive - not clearly defined; "indecisive boundaries running through mountains"
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  • indecisive (a.)
    Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.
  • indecisive (a.)
    Undetermined; prone to indecision; irresolute; unsettled; wavering; vacillating; hesitating; as, an indecisive state of mind; an indecisive character.

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