INDECISIVE Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

indecisive

adjective

Definition of indecisive

as in unsure

unable or slow to make decisions I was feeling indecisive, so it took me a while to pick a movie. He's always been an indecisive person.

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as in problematic

not causing something to be settled, final, or certain The battle was indecisive, with both sides suffering heavy losses.

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Recent Examples of indecisive Due to this war of choice, the consequences for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and for regional stability could strengthen Iran while making America look weak and indecisive. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026 With the backline split, Ireland was indecisive, expecting New Zealand to go to the backs. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 Coffee’s own fun ideas like a random selection wheel for indecisive users have to take a backseat to suggestions for better functionality from businesses, users and friends. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Chalky light pinks and powder blues can fall flat and read as indecisive. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for indecisive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive

Adjective

Residents said most of the children killed lived in the Dir Colony neighborhood, where the school is located, leaving them unsure which bereaved family to visit first to offer condolences.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Hujar is unsure of his prospects, curious where his talent and ambition might lead, embedded in a community that may or may not take him there.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsure

Adjective

Winds across the San Joaquin Valley floor could gust 15-20 mph at times Thursday and Friday, with the majority of more problematic winds reserved for the Sierra foothills.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Paul Robeson’s films from the 1930s are sometimes problematic and can pander to colonial ideas about Black people.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of problematic

Adjective

Others are skeptical the task force can accomplish much in such a short time period, arguing that eventually sweeping new legislation will be needed to regulate AI.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Though Netflix is profitable, analysts say the company hasn’t produced enough hits and are skeptical of its plans to grow its subscriber base.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

But revenue coming in at double the projections is not disputable and cannot happen if the tax base runs away.

— Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026

Definition of disputable

Adjective

Rahimi plays him as a mostly sincere but deeply conflicted man, and most importantly a desperate one, capable of some rather unexpected deceptions.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Such conflicted messaging is undermining the alliance’s ability to deter Russia.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of conflicted

Adjective

Whether a 7-inch display is really the ideal way to watch TV is debatable, but for recipes, video calls and background entertainment, the format makes sense.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
While the advantages of retinoids like retinol—firmer, clearer, and brighter skin—are essentially fact at this point, what constitutes the best retinoid is a bit more debatable.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of debatable

Adjective

Called Motor Decide, the tool is designed to help industries evaluate electric motor technologies and make informed decisions under uncertain market conditions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
These industry changes come at an uncertain time as artificial intelligence encroaches on the creative field and consumers are turning to social media platforms for music consumption and discovery.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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