HyperDic: indecisive

English > 3 senses of the word indecisive:
ADJECTIVEallindecisivecharacterized by lack of decision and firmness
allindecisivenot definitely settling something
allindecisivenot clearly / clearly / clearly defined / defined / defined / defined
indecisive > pronunciation
Soundsih.ndihsay'sihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > indecisive: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCharacterized by lack of decision and firmness.
Example"an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill"
Narrowerhesitant, hesitatinglacking decisiveness of character
on the fence, undecidedCharacterized by indecision
suspensiveundecided or characterized by indecisiveness / indecisiveness
See alsoirresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed
OppositedecisiveCharacterized by decision and firmness
Spanishindeciso
Nounsindecisivenessthe trait of irresolution
indecisivenessdoubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Adverbsindecisivelylacking firmness or resoluteness
English > indecisive: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningnot definitely settling something.
Example"a long and indecisive war"
See alsoinconclusivenot conclusive
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed
OppositedecisiveDetermining or having the power to determine an outcome
Spanishindeciso, irresoluto
Adverbsindecisivelywithout finality
English > indecisive: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningnot clearly / clearly / clearly defined / defined / defined / defined.
Example"indecisive boundaries running through mountains"
Broaderindefinitevague or not clearly / clearly / clearly defined or stated

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