Indecisive
[ɪndɪ'saɪsɪv]
Definition
(adj.) not definitely settling something; 'a long and indecisive war' .
(adj.) characterized by lack of decision and firmness; 'an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill' .
(adj.) not clearly defined; 'indecisive boundaries running through mountains' .
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Definition
(a.) Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.
(a.) Undetermined; prone to indecision; irresolute; unsettled; wavering; vacillating; hesitating; as, an indecisive state of mind; an indecisive character.
Editor: Timmy
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Inconclusive, not decisive.[2]. Unsettled, wavering, vacillating, irresolute, hesitating.
Edited by Lancelot
Synonyms and Antonyms
[See DECISION]
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Examples
- But Mecca resolved to avenge Badr, and at the battle of Uhud, near Medina, inflicted an indecisive defeat upon the Prophet's followers. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Cr?and Cyrus fought an indecisive battle at Pteria, from which Cr?retreated. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- He stood leaning over the palings in an indecisive mood for nearly a quarter of an hour. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
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