# indecisive

/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ (US) · /ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/indecisive
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

unable to make a decision because you are unsure or worried about what to choose. You might feel this way when you have too many options and cannot pick one.

For teachers: characterised by an inability to make a decision or reach a conclusion. Often used to describe a person's personality or a specific choice-making process.

## Examples

- He is very indecisive when it comes to choosing a meal.
- The committee was indecisive for weeks, unable to agree on a final budget despite having all the necessary data.
- An indecisive leader can paralyse a team, as constant hesitation to commit to a strategy prevents any meaningful progress from being made.

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