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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
The indecisive flickering between different logos and titles adds to the sense of chaos emanating from WBD—luckily for viewers, there’s still an incredible streaming library on HBO Max (even without classic Looney Tunes).
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
As the impasse dragged on, frustrated townspeople took matters into their own hands, literally locking the indecisive cardinals inside the meeting hall and even removing the roof to speed the process.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Pentagon chief argues in favor of following through on an attack as to not look indecisive.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the sign of twins also has a more indecisive and flaky side, which Roy Anderson displays with Pam.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
As the impasse dragged on, frustrated townspeople took matters into their own hands, literally locking the indecisive cardinals inside the meeting hall and even removing the roof to speed the process.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Pentagon chief argues in favor of following through on an attack as to not look indecisive.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the sign of twins also has a more indecisive and flaky side, which Roy Anderson displays with Pam.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisive
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Without the autonomy to approve such costs within the agency, employees are unsure of their responsibilities.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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After the 8-1 loss, Hodge sounded unsure of what was at the root of his struggles.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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That included 83% of Democrats but just 33% of Republicans, who tend to be more skeptical of climate change.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Lee also points out North Korea's poor infrastructure and vulnerability to geopolitical fluctuations as reasons to be skeptical about its tourism ambitions.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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This is especially problematic because compensation in financial services is reliant on bonuses, commissions and decision-making power and these rewards don’t often trickle down.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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For Gathegi, the shocking moment underscored age-old problematic tropes.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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Analysts say the market is currently in a conflicted state, mainly due to credibility concerns over the Trump administration.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
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For instance, as of July 4, Neptune retrograde in Aries is activating your eighth house of mergers, shared resources and psychological motivations, stirring up unresolved emotional baggage and conflicted energies around intimate affairs or joint ventures.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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This enormous — and uncertain — data center growth should not be Maryland’s responsibility.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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According to a survey conducted for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, more than 70% of Americans have felt either cautious or uncertain about their financial situation over the past 12 months.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Trump’s remarks targeting wind and solar are certainly debatable, but the direction of energy and climate policy in his second presidency is well beyond any real doubt.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But whether those are true All-Star-caliber numbers is certainly debatable — and the MLB selection did not take into account the issue of his health.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Credits are issued by independent registries but the market has faced criticism for inconsistent standards, greenwashing, and questionable impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Chisholm followed that free pass with a questionable sac bunt for the first out of the inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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Lake Bluff village trustees are continuing to discuss issues related to its flag policy, but the matter remains unsettled.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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With Cook’s departure, the Tigers’ quarterback battle remains unsettled heading into fall camp.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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“Indecisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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