adjective
Uncommon
undecided
uhn-dih-SEYE-dihd
Undecided (adjective) means not yet settled or resolved. Example: “The outcome of the election remains undecided.”
adjective
1
Not yet settled or resolved.
"The outcome of the election remains undecided."
2
Not having made up one's mind.
"She was still undecided about which college to attend."
noun
1
A person, especially a voter, who has not yet made a decision.
"Pollsters focused their attention on the undecideds in swing states."
How to use undecided
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot yet settled or made up — used for both questions and the people wrestling with them.
Common pairings
undecided voter
remain undecided
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Word forms
- Plural
- undecideds
- Comparative
- more undecided
- Superlative
- most undecided
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Etymology
From un- + decided.
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What does “undecided” mean?
The word “undecided” means not yet settled or resolved. In plain terms, not yet settled or made up — used for both questions and the people wrestling with them.
How do you pronounce “undecided”?
“Undecided” is pronounced uhn-dih-SEYE-dihd (/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “undecided” in a sentence?
Here is “undecided” used in a sentence: “The outcome of the election remains undecided.”
What part of speech is “undecided”?
Depending on how it is used, “undecided” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “undecided” a common word?
“Undecided” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “undecided” have?
“Undecided” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not yet settled or resolved.
