INDECISIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INDECISIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “indecisive”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “indecisive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Indecisive” are: inconclusive, open, indeterminate, undecided, unsettled, borderline, indefinite, unclear, ambiguous, contradictory, ambivalent, conflicting, confusing, double-edged, paradoxical, irresolute, hesitant, tentative, weak

Indecisive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Indecisive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “indecisive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Characterized by lack of decision and firmness.
• (of a person) not able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Not clearly defined.
• Not providing a clear and definite result.
• Not definitely settling something.

Synonyms of "Indecisive" as an adjective (19 Words)

ambiguous	Having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns. Ambiguous phrases.
ambivalent	Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow. An ambivalent attitude to Europe.
borderline	Only just acceptable in quality or as belonging to a category. References may be requested in borderline cases.
conflicting	On bad terms. Conflicting opinions.
confusing	Bewildering or perplexing. Being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child.
contradictory	In disagreement. The two studies came to contradictory conclusions.
double-edged	Capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways.
hesitant	Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly. Her slow hesitant way of speaking.
inconclusive	Not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question. An inconclusive reply.
indefinite	Vague or not clearly defined or stated. Were indefinite about their plans.
indeterminate	(of a shoot) not having all the axes terminating in a flower bud and so potentially of indefinite length. An indeterminate stem.
irresolute	Uncertain how to act or proceed. The committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute.
open	Of textures full of small openings or gaps. An open wound.
paradoxical	Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true. It is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking.
tentative	Unsettled in mind or opinion. A tentative conclusion.
unclear	Poorly stated or described. Their future remains unclear.
undecided	Not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought. Our position on this bill is still undecided.
unsettled	Worried and uneasy. A spell of unsettled weather.
weak	Relating to or denoting the weakest of the known kinds of force between particles which acts only at distances less than about 10 cm is very much weaker than the electromagnetic and the strong interactions and conserves neither strangeness parity nor isospin. A weak stress on the second syllable.

Usage Examples of "Indecisive" as an adjective

• An indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill.
• A long and indecisive war.
• He was too indecisive to carry out his political programme.
• An indecisive battle.
• Indecisive boundaries running through mountains.

Associations of "Indecisive" (30 Words)

ambiguous	Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead. The election result was ambiguous.
ambiguously	In an ambiguous manner. The new clause is ambiguously worded.
ambivalent	Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow. An ambivalent attitude to Europe.
boggle	Startle with amazement or fear. This boggles the mind.
circumstantial	Fully detailed and specific about particulars. A circumstantial report about the debate.
dawdle	Waste time. Ruth dawdled back through the wood.
disinclination	A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm. Lucy felt a strong disinclination to talk about her engagement.
doubtful	Open to doubt or suspicion. It is doubtful whether these schemes have any lasting effect.
equivocal	Open to question-Anna Jameson. His conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son.
hesitant	Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly. Her slow hesitant way of speaking.
hesitate	Be reluctant to do something. One hesitates over publicizing these things.
hesitating	Tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking. Her hesitating gait.
hesitatingly	With hesitation; in a hesitant manner.
hesitation	The act of pausing uncertainly. She answered without hesitation.
inconclusive	Not leading to a firm conclusion or result; not ending doubt or dispute. The inconclusive committee vote.
indecision	The inability to make a decision quickly. A gesture of indecision.
indeterminate	Not leading to a definite ending or result. 0 0 is an indeterminate form.
irresolute	Uncertain how to act or proceed. She stood irresolute outside his door.
irresolution	Hesitancy; uncertainty. A moment of irresolution.
reluctance	The property of a magnetic circuit of opposing the passage of magnetic flux lines, equal to the ratio of the magnetomotive force to the magnetic flux. A reluctance to commit himself.
reluctant	Disinclined to become involved. A reluctant smile.
tentative	Done without confidence; hesitant. Drew a few tentative conclusions.
timid	People who are fearful and cautious. Problems that call for bold not timid responses.
unattached	Able to swim about; not attached. Local people unattached to any organization.
uncertain	(of a person) not completely confident or sure of something. Everything is uncertain about the army.
uncommitted	(of resources) not pledged or set aside for future use. Uncommitted voters.
undecided	Not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought. The jury remained undecided.
unresolved	Characterized by musical dissonance harmonically unresolved. A number of issues remain unresolved.
unsettled	Subject to change. An unsettled state of mind.
vacillating	Wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute. He was accused of vacillating leadership.