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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 problematical
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
On the other hand, leaders who have cultivated negative thoughts, such as fear of failure or distrust of others, or who do not know how to control them, tend to micromanage or be indecisive rather than seeking a culture of participation with their team and within their organization.
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Veronica Angela, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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That said, finally realizing that Wendy is a Gemini is making a lot of her traits make sense: indecisive, impulsive, can’t commit to an idea or a personality.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Veronica Angela, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The trendy shade is ideal for indecisive beauty lovers, too.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Ellis Brooklyn Scent Diary Fragrance Discovery Set $32 $24
Sephora
For the indecisive among us, what better way to figure out your new signature scent than with the Ellis Brooklyn Scent Diary Fragrance Discovery Set?
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
That said, finally realizing that Wendy is a Gemini is making a lot of her traits make sense: indecisive, impulsive, can’t commit to an idea or a personality.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
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Companies are eager to leverage the technology to gain a competitive advantage, but many are unsure how to handle its complexities.—
Arjun Pillai,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Long COVID remains mysterious with health care providers unsure which symptoms can be directly attributed to a COVID-19 infection and how those symptoms may persist.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Be skeptical of anyone who promises immediate cleanup or immediate repairs.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s diverging views on foreign policy President-elect Donald Trump has been skeptical of U.S. alliances, including NATO and defense partnerships in the Asia-Pacific, all of which the Biden team has worked to shore up over the past four years.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Dana, the law professor, sees the contracts Weidner has signed with St. Petersburg and other cities as problematic for exactly that reason.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The parallel plotlines involving Ali’s possible descendants and problematic antecedents, including a father (Ercan Kesal) who seems to be particularly abusive towards his wife, collide in highly unusual ways during the movie’s volatile second half.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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While some serene family pets might seem to exist in a perpetual state of bliss, others often appear more conflicted.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
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Fincher combines with esteemed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin in an absorbing, meticulous, and extraordinarily engaging cautionary tale of conflicted genius.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s viability had been uncertain since then-President Trump moved to shut it down in 2020, citing national security concerns.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Moscow hopes to maintain some of its naval and air bases, but the fate of its negotiations with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is uncertain.—
Erika Solomon,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Whether Chappelle needed this advice or not is debatable, given that Chappelle is undoubtedly a seasoned performer.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Whether the park in St. Pete still could open by 2028 is debatable.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, this position is legally questionable.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Carter was questionable because of left shoulder soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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Today, the United States is navigating an increasingly unsettled world.—
Matthew Clary,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles power grid faults spiked before wildfires started, expert says In some parts of Los Angeles, residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persisted and the nation's second-largest city remained unsettled.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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