indecisive
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Adj — Unable or unwilling to make a decision quickly.
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Etymology
From in- ("not") + decisive, ultimately from Latin decidere, "to cut off, settle."
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What does “indecisive” mean?
The word “indecisive” means unable or unwilling to make a decision quickly. In plain terms, struggling to make up your mind, or (for events) not producing a clear result.
How do you pronounce “indecisive”?
“Indecisive” is pronounced ihn-dih-SEYE-sihv (/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “indecisive” in a sentence?
Here is “indecisive” used in a sentence: “He was too indecisive to pick a restaurant, so we ended up standing outside for twenty minutes.”
What part of speech is “indecisive”?
“Indecisive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “indecisive” come from?
The word “indecisive” comes from Latin. From in- ("not") + decisive, ultimately from Latin decidere, "to cut off, settle.".
How many meanings does “indecisive” have?
“Indecisive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable or unwilling to make a decision quickly.