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I am undecided whether or not the Milky Way is but one of countless others all of which form an entire system. Perhaps the light from these infinitely distant galaxies is so faint that we cannot see them.
Johann Heinrich Lambert

Meaning of "undecided" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNDECIDED

undecided  [ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNDECIDED

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

WHAT DOES UNDECIDED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Undecided

"Undecided" is a popular song written by Sid Robin and Charlie Shavers and published in 1938. The first recording was made by John Kirby and The Onyx Club Boys on October 28, 1938, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2216, with the flip side "From A Flat to C". It was also recorded by Chick Webb and his Orchestra with vocal by Ella Fitzgerald on February 17, 1939 and released by Decca Records as catalog number 2323, with the flip side "In the Groove at the Grove". The biggest hit version was recorded by The Ames Brothers with Les Brown's orchestra on June 25, 1951 and released by Coral Records as catalog number 60566, with the flip side "Sentimental Journey". It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 28, 1951 and lasted 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at #6. Billy May recorded the song as part of his 1955 album Arthur Murray Cha Cha Mambos. Al Hirt released a version on his 1961 album, The Greatest Horn in the World. Raffi recorded his version on his album Adult Entertainment by playing country music. Natalie Cole recorded the song for her 1993 album Take a Look.

Definition of undecided in the English dictionary

The definition of undecided in the dictionary is not having made up one's mind. Other definition of undecided is not agreed or decided upon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNDECIDED


braided
ˈbreɪdɪd
decided
dɪˈsaɪdɪd
divided
dɪˈvaɪdɪd
double-sided
ˌdʌb əlˈsaɪdɪd
graded
ˈɡreɪdɪd
guided
ˈɡaɪdɪd
laser-guided
ˈleɪzəˌɡaɪdɪd
lopsided
ˌlɒpˈsaɪdɪd
misguided
ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdɪd
multisided
ˌmʌltɪˈsaɪdɪd
provided
prəˈvaɪdɪd
six-sided
ˈsɪksˌsaɪdɪd
slickensided
ˈslɪkənˌsaɪdɪd
sobersided
ˈsəʊbəˌsaɪdɪd
steep-sided
ˈstiːpˌsaɪdɪd
three-sided
ˈθriːˌsaɪdɪd
tidied
ˈtaɪdɪd
undivided
ˌʌndɪˈvaɪdɪd
unguided
ʌnˈɡaɪdɪd
unprovided
ˌʌnprəˈvaɪdɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNDECIDED

undecadent
undecagon
undecayed
undeceivable
undeceive
undeceiver
undecidability
undecidable
undecidedly
undecidedness
undecillion
undecimal
undecimole
undecipherable
undeciphered
undecisive
undeck
undeclared
undeclining
undecomposable

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNDECIDED

added
computer-aided
embedded
expanded
extended
grant-aided
hooded
included
intended
loaded
many-sided
one-sided
recommended
recorded
two-sided
unaided
unavoided
voided
well-provided
wire-guided

Synonyms and antonyms of undecided in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNDECIDED»

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

Translation of «undecided» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNDECIDED

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

Translator English - Chinese

未定的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

indeciso
570 millions of speakers

English

undecided
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दुविधा में पड़ा हुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُتَرَدِّد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нерешенный
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

Belum pasti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unentschlossen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

決心がついていない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

결단을 내리지 못하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Undecided
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lưỡng lự
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீர்மானமின்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डळमळीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kararsız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incerto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niezdecydowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

невирішений
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

onvoorspelbaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

obestämd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uavgjort
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of undecided

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDECIDED»

The term «undecided» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.380 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDECIDED» OVER TIME

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

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7 QUOTES WITH «UNDECIDED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word undecided.
1
Max Aitken
Often undecided whether to desert a sinking ship for one that might not float, he would make up his mind to sit on the wharf for a day.
2
Johann Heinrich Lambert
I am undecided whether or not the Milky Way is but one of countless others all of which form an entire system. Perhaps the light from these infinitely distant galaxies is so faint that we cannot see them.
3
Laurence J. Peter
Some problems are so complex that you have to be highly intelligent and well informed just to be undecided about them.
4
Burton Richter
In 1948 I entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, undecided between studies of chemistry and physics, but my first year convinced me that physics was more interesting to me.
5
Pat Sajak
That's the trouble with trying to influence an undecided voter. First you have to find one.
6
Robert Sheehan
I've been largely undecided about everything for most of my life. I can barely commit to a phone bill... Somewhere along the line it has become my career due to continuing work.
7
Casey Stengel
The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDECIDED»

Discover the use of undecided in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to undecided and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Undecided: How to Ditch the Endless Quest for Perfect and ...
"Undecided" is an invaluable guide to this cultural phenomenon of ?analysis paralysis.OCO Looking at both what the media and academic studies have reported on women, careers, and particularly the undecided phenomenon?as well as personal ...
Barbara Kelley, Shannon Kelley, 2011
2
The Undecided College Student: An Academic and Career ...
This book focuses on the unique needs of college students who are undecided regarding a field of study and/or career path, and the various approaches that advisors and counselors may take.
Virginia N. Gordon, 2007
3
My Life Undecided
And now everything’s more screwed up than ever. But don’t take my word for it. Read the book and decide for yourself. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll scream in frustration. Or maybe that’s just me. After all, it’s my life.
Jessica Brody, 2011
4
Undecided: Navigating Life and Learning After High School
A comprehensive handbook for high school teens who have not yet established their post-graduation path outlines options ranging from training programs and the military to community colleges and universities to help students decide which ...
Genevieve Morgan, 2014
5
Forever Undecided
Forever Undecided is the most challenging yet of Raymond Smullyan’s puzzle collections.
Raymond M. Smullyan, 2012
6
The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President
Among the features in this book: Issue-by-issue charts defining where each candidate stands on the war in Iraq, health care, taxes, the economy, and other significant points of debate.
Mark Halperin, 2009
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Retaining Exploring Students: A Comparison Study of Decided ...
It was found that there is a statistically significant difference in both retention and graduation rates for undecided and decided students but no difference in grade point average.
Betty D. Dennis, 2007
8
Undecided Heart
Dru Anthony faced a time of confusion when her wealthy Tory father joined the King's forces, and her brother and the man she loved joined the Americans.
Nancy Faulkner, 1957
9
God: An Honest Conversation for the Undecided
If God does exist, there should be some clear indications of his being. And if humans bear God’s image, as the Bible indicates, then we should be able to connect with God on some level. This book is about God, not religion.
E. Glenn Wagner, 2010
10
A help to the hesitating, and a decision for the undecided: ...
Help. Brother Electors I am one of yourselves; a plain man, of moderate means, and of a contented, independent spirit. My habits and tastes have hitherto kept me from mingling in politics, for I prefer peace and quietness to turmoil and ...
Help, 1839

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDECIDED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term undecided is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rugby-2019 World Cup final venue still undecided after talks
KUALA LUMPUR Aug 2 World Rugby officials are still undecided about where the 2019 World Cup final will be played after the Japanese government scuttled ... «Reuters UK, Aug 15»
2
Honey, we shrunk the undecided voters
Not too long ago, one-third of the electorate was undecided. But that number has been shrinking, and many of those who are undecided don't vote. «Christian Science Monitor, Jun 15»
3
Juan Manuel Marquez back in training but still undecided about ring …
Juan Manuel Marquez is back to grinding inside the gym but is still undecided if he will ever set foot inside the ring again. Marquez, 41, has been out of action for ... «GMA News, Jun 15»
4
Top 10 undecided House members to watch on trade
The White House has joined forces with GOP leaders to furiously lobby undecided members on trade ahead of what could be the biggest congressional vote of ... «The Hill, Jun 15»
5
Rangers GM Glen Sather undecided about whether he'll return
New York Rangers general manager Glen Sather is currently undecided about whether he will return in his role next season, a team spokesperson confirmed to ... «WABC-TV, Jun 15»
6
It's All To Play For: Poll Shows Majority Undecided On EU Membership
The findings highlight how the high profile characters on both sides may be turning off the very 'undecided' voters they need to persuade with Farage appealing ... «Breitbart News, Jun 15»
7
Undecided voters could swing city election
“The undecided voter is key to determining this election,” News4Jax political analyst Jennifer Carroll said. “All of the candidates are vying for their parties to ... «WJXT Jacksonville, Mar 15»
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Undecided voters weigh in on mayor's race
“I think it's an important race, and I think the city of Jacksonville has great places to go,” said undecided voter Michelle Branham. “We're doing well, but I think we ... «WJXT Jacksonville, Mar 15»
9
Poll: Democrats Back Hillary Clinton For President; GOP Undecided
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Democrats are solidifying their support for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presumed presidential bid next year, while California ... «CBS Local, Feb 15»
10
Reggie Wayne undecided about his future
Wayne undecided: Colts receiver Reggie Wayne isn't ready to talk about his future -- publicly, at least -- quite yet. He said during the season that he was ... «ESPN, Jan 15»

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