Indecisive

Pronunciation: /ɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/

Definitions of indecisive

adjective describing someone who has difficulty making decisions or choices

Example Sentences

A1 She is very indecisive when it comes to choosing what to eat for dinner.

A2 John is often indecisive about which movie to watch on movie night.

B1 Mary's indecisive nature makes it difficult for her to make important decisions at work.

B2 The CEO's indecisive behavior is causing uncertainty among the employees.

C1 His indecisive leadership style is hindering the company's progress.

C2 The diplomat's indecisive actions have led to a stalemate in the negotiations.

Examples of indecisive in a Sentence

formal The indecisive nature of the committee led to delays in reaching a decision.

informal She's so indecisive, it takes her forever to choose what to eat.

slang Stop being so wishy-washy and make a decision already, you're being indecisive.

figurative His indecisive behavior was like a ship without a rudder, constantly changing direction.

Grammatical Forms of indecisive

• past tense: was indecisive
• plural: indecisives
• comparative: more indecisive
• superlative: most indecisive
• present tense: is indecisive
• future tense: will be indecisive
• perfect tense: has been indecisive
• continuous tense: is being indecisive
• singular: indecisive
• positive degree: indecisive
• infinitive: to be indecisive
• gerund: indecisiveness
• participle: indecisive

Origin and Evolution of indecisive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indecisive' originated from the Latin word 'indecisus', which means 'not decided'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indecisive' has retained its original meaning of lacking the ability to make decisions, but has also come to be associated with hesitation and uncertainty in various contexts.