undecided — Not having made a decision about something; uncertain or unable to choose between alternatives.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not having made a decision about something; uncertain or unable to choose between alternatives.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
Example Sentences
- After staring at the menu for 20 minutes, Jake was still undecided between pizza and pasta.
- Many students are undecided about their major when they first enter university.
- She's been undecided about the job offer for weeks, driving her friends crazy with endless pros and cons lists.
undecided
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/]
Not having made a decision about something; uncertain or unable to choose between alternatives.
Not having made a decision about something; uncertain or unable to choose between alternatives.
Standing undecided where the path divided!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'decidere' meaning 'to cut off' or 'to determine,' with the negative prefix 'un-' added. The original Latin literally meant to cut something cleanly, like making a clear decision.
Breakdown
un- (not) + decide (from Latin decidere: de- 'off' + caedere 'to cut') + -ed (past participle)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“After staring at the menu for 20 minutes, Jake was still undecided between pizza and pasta.”
“Many students are undecided about their major when they first enter university.”
“She's been undecided about the job offer for weeks, driving her friends crazy with endless pros and cons lists.”
“The committee remains undecided on the new policy proposal.”
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