# undecided

/ˌəndɪˈsaɪdɪd/ (US) · /ˌʌndɪsˈaɪdɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/undecided
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

not having made a final choice or decision yet. You use this when you are still thinking about different options.

For teachers: not having reached a definitive decision or resolution. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or to describe a person who has not yet cast a vote.

## Examples

- I am still undecided about which car to buy.
- With the election only days away, both candidates are focusing their efforts on the large number of undecided voters.
- The committee remains undecided on the proposed budget cuts, as several members have expressed concerns regarding the long-term impact on departmental research and development.

## Usage notes

- Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'remain', or 'stay'. Frequently paired with the preposition 'about' or 'on'.

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