indecisive — Unable to make decisions quickly or effectively; characterized by hesitation and uncertainty.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Unable to make decisions quickly or effectively; characterized by hesitation and uncertainty.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
Example Sentences
- She's so indecisive that she spent three hours choosing between pizza and pasta.
- The indecisive customer asked to see every phone in the store twice.
- Being indecisive in business can lead to missed opportunities.
indecisive
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/]
Unable to make decisions quickly or effectively; characterized by hesitation and uncertainty.
Unable to make decisions quickly or effectively; characterized by hesitation and uncertainty.
From indecisive to incisive, now he's decisive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin decidere meaning 'to cut off' or 'to determine', with the negative prefix 'in-' added to create the sense of being unable to make decisions.
Breakdown
in- (not/without) + decis- (to cut off, determine) + -ive (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“She's so indecisive that she spent three hours choosing between pizza and pasta.”
“The indecisive customer asked to see every phone in the store twice.”
“Being indecisive in business can lead to missed opportunities.”
“His indecisive attitude frustrated his teammates during the project.”
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