adjective Uncommon

undecided

uhn-dih-SEYE-dihd

Undecided (adjective) means not yet settled or resolved. Example: “The outcome of the election remains undecided.”

adjective

Not yet settled or resolved.

"The outcome of the election remains undecided."

Not having made up one's mind.

"She was still undecided about which college to attend."

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishNot yet settled or made up — used for both questions and the people wrestling with them.

Common pairings

undecided voter remain undecided

Word forms

more undecided comparative, undecideds plural, most undecided superlative

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Etymology

From un- + decided.

Rhymes for undecided

guided decided divided braided provided lopsided undivided misguided

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Frequently asked questions

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.