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That's one of my problems is that there are so many songs to sing that I sort of get indecisive about what I want to do in a show - because there are so many possibilities! There are so many great songs out there.
Alison Elliott

Meaning of "indecisive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INDECISIVE

indecisive  [ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INDECISIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Indecisive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES INDECISIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of indecisive in the English dictionary

The definition of indecisive in the dictionary is vacillating; irresolute. Other definition of indecisive is not decisive or conclusive.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INDECISIVE


abrasive
əˈbreɪsɪv
all-pervasive
ˌɔːlpəˈveɪsɪv
decisive
dɪˈsaɪsɪv
derisive
dɪˈraɪsɪv
dismissive
dɪsˈmɪsɪv
dissuasive
dɪˈsweɪsɪv
divisive
dɪˈvaɪsɪv
emissive
ɪˈmɪsɪv
evasive
ɪˈveɪsɪv
incisive
ɪnˈsaɪsɪv
invasive
ɪnˈveɪsɪv
noninvasive
ˌnɒnɪnˈveɪsɪv
permissive
pəˈmɪsɪv
persuasive
pəˈsweɪsɪv
pervasive
pɜːˈveɪsɪv
precisive
prɪˈsaɪsɪv
subdivisive
ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪsɪv
submissive
səbˈmɪsɪv
undecisive
ˌʌndɪˈsaɪsɪv
unpersuasive
ˌʌnpəˈsweɪsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INDECISIVE

indecent behaviour
indecent exposure
indecently
indeciduate
indeciduous
indecipherability
indecipherable
indecipherableness
indecipherably
indecision
indecisively
indecisiveness
indeclinable
indeclinableness
indeclinably
indecomposable
indecorous
indecorously
indecorousness
indecorum

WORDS THAT END LIKE INDECISIVE

abusive
adhesive
aggressive
all-inclusive
comprehensive
defensive
excessive
exclusive
expensive
extensive
impressive
inclusive
intensive
massive
offensive
on the defensive
passive
progressive
responsive
visive

Synonyms and antonyms of indecisive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INDECISIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «indecisive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of indecisive

Translation of «indecisive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INDECISIVE

Find out the translation of indecisive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of indecisive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «indecisive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

非决定性的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

indeciso
570 millions of speakers

English

indecisive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दुविधा में पड़ा हुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غَيْرُ حَاسِمٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нерешительный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

indeciso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অমীমাংসিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

indécis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak ragu-ragu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unentschlossen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

優柔不断な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

결단성이 없는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Indecisive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không dứt khoát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சந்தேகமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनिर्णीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kararsız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indeciso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niezdecydowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нерішучий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

indecis
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναποφάσιστος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

besluiteloos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

obeslutsam
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ubestemt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of indecisive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INDECISIVE»

The term «indecisive» is regularly used and occupies the 63.241 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INDECISIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about indecisive

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5 QUOTES WITH «INDECISIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word indecisive.
1
Tommy Cooper
I used to be indecisive but now I am not quite sure.
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Alison Elliott
That's one of my problems is that there are so many songs to sing that I sort of get indecisive about what I want to do in a show - because there are so many possibilities! There are so many great songs out there.
3
William Hague
In my view what you can't argue for is a system that is neither decisive nor proportional and can be indecisive and disproportionate at the same time.
4
Roger McGough
If I decide to be indecisive, that's my decision.
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Ivan Turgenev
The word tomorrow was invented for indecisive people and for children.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INDECISIVE»

Discover the use of indecisive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to indecisive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kiss and Run: The Single, Picky, and Indecisive Girl's Guide ...
Based on the stories of more than one hundred women, this straight-talking guide helps single women conquer commitment anxiety and say yes to love.
Elina Furman, 2007
2
Career Decision Making
that they presented in their article, that could be used to identify career clients with indecisive dispositions. The forgoing seems to suggest that the same scales used to measure career indecision can also be used to measure the indecisive ...
W. Bruce Walsh, Samuel H. Osipow, 1988
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Naval Institute Proceedings
Excepting the three Nelson successes (Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar), those of Rodney and Stiff ren were the only ones in which more than a slight advantage was gained by either side. In most cases the result was indecisive. It is needless  ...
‎1914
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United States Naval Institute Proceedings
Excepting the three Nelson successes (Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar), those of Rodney and Sufiren were the only ones in which more than a slight advantage was gained by either side. In most cases the result was indecisive. It is needless  ...
‎1914
5
A Valency Dictionary of English: A Corpus-Based Analysis of ...
—>P3 P4 lndecisive adjective P1 P2 P3 P4 attr President Clinton hristled at the suggestion that he was showing signs of being an indecisive leader. pred They are indecisive; unable to make up their minds between two courses of action.
Thomas Herbst, David Heath, Ian F. Roe, 2004
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The Undecided College Student: An Academic and Career ...
Haraburda (1998) found that subjects who scored high in decisiveness had few psychological symptoms and were less neurotic than those who were indecisive. Subjects who were low in decisiveness scored lower in extraversion, ...
Virginia N. Gordon, 2007
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Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding: Why You Save and How You Can ...
Indecisiveness When conducting clinical interviews, we sometimes chuckle to ourselves when asking people if they are indecisive. If someone replies, “Yes, I'm indecisive,” then they are responding decisively about being indecisive.
Jerome Bubrick, Fugen Neziroglu, Jose Yaryura-Tobias, 2004
8
Career Counseling and Development in a Global Economy
When adults present for career services, they may misrepresent or misunder— stand their needs and goals. In the struggle to make a choice, career theory has labeled some clients as undecided and others as indecisive. Undecided cli— ents ...
Patricia Andersen, Michael Vandehey, 2011
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Current Trends in Eye Tracking Research
3 PValue = 0.5791 3 PValue = 0.3201 3 PValue = 0.0160* -0,5 0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 - 0,5 0 0,51 1,5 2 2,5 -0,5 0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 -1 -1 -1 -1,5 Decisive Indecisive Class -1 ,5 Decisive Indecisive Class -1,5 Decisive Indecisive Class 3 PValue = 0.0024* ...
Mike Horsley, Natasha Toon, Bruce Knight, 2013
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Algorithms and Data Structures: 12th International ...
Geometric Computations on Indecisive Points⋆ Allan Jørgensen1, Maarten Löffler2, and Jeff M. Phillips3 1 MADALGO University of California, Irvine 3 University of Utah 2 Abstract. We study computing with indecisive point sets. Such points ...
Frank Dehne, John Iacono, Jörg-Rüdiger Sack, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INDECISIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term indecisive is used in the context of the following news items.
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At times, Pakistan's stand on Kashmir becomes 'indecisive and …
At times, Pakistan's stand on Kashmir becomes 'indecisive and unpredictable,' says angry Geelani. by Sameer Yasir Jul 17, 2015 16:17 IST. #Hurriyat #India ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
2
Why I'll Never Be a 'Helicopter Parent' - Yahoo
... lives to their entertainment and education — often resulting in indecisive and insecure kids or rebellious ones desperate for their freedom. «Yahoo Parenting, Jul 15»
3
Fantasy Football Drafts: DeMarco Murray, Odell Beckham Jr, Peyton …
... be surprised if a) the Giants hold him back until mid-season and b) he is slower and a little more indecisive with his route running than before. «Sports World Report, Jul 15»
4
Major currency pairs appear volatile and directionless at the end of …
As a result both the Euro and the Cable were rather volatile and indecisive in their price action over the past 24 hours. The Euro started the day ... «FXStreet, Jul 15»
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9 Things You Need To Know About Dating An Over-Thinker … - Bustle
Does being an over-thinker, sometimes make me indecisive? Yes. Has over-thinking sometimes prevented me from taking action. Sure, but it's comforting to find ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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Ashes 2015: Should Chris Rogers retire from Tests | The Courier-Mail
His footwork is slow and his mindset indecisive. Strange given he one of the most decisive shotmakers in the game. Steve Smith continues to ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
7
Daily Technical Analysis - Action Forex
The GBPUSD had another indecisive movement yesterday. There are no changes in my technical outlook. The bias remains bullish in nearest ... «Action Forex, Jul 15»
8
Anaheim Ducks sign Ryan Kesler for a lot of tomorrows in order to …
... and a defenseman whom Kesler called a “pain in the ass to play against,” which is kind of like DeAndre Jordan calling someone indecisive. «Redlands Daily Facts, Jul 15»
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Road closed? — Glenrock is indecisive about closing Birch Street …
The Town of Glenrock is facing a contentious decision again this year when it comes to closing off Birch Street from Fourth Street to Second ... «Douglas Budget, Jul 15»
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Four Reasons Leaders Are Too Afraid Of Making The Wrong …
Indecisive leaders allow the marketplace to pass them by. And in the process these leaders begin to create doubt in the minds of their ... «Forbes, Jul 15»

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