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indecisive [ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv] adj
1. (of a person) vacillating; irresolute 2. not decisive or conclusive indecision , indecisiveness n indecisively adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
indecisive adjective 1. hesitating, uncertain, wavering, doubtful, faltering, tentative, undecided, dithering (chiefly Brit.), vacillating, in two minds (informal), undetermined, pussyfooting (informal), irresolute He was criticised as a weak and indecisive leader. hesitating decisive, positive, resolute, certain, determined, unhesitating 2. inconclusive, unclear, undecided, indefinite, indeterminate An indecisive vote would force a second round of voting. inconclusive final, clear, decisive, definite, conclusive, determinate Translations indecisive [ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv] ADJ 1. (= hesitant) [person] → indeciso, irresoluto(frm) 2. (= inconclusive) [result, vote] → no concluyente, no decisivo; [battle] → no decisivo indecisive adj person, manner → unschlüssig, unentschlossen (→ in or about or over sth in Bezug auf etw acc) (= inconclusive) discussion, vote → ergebnislos; argument, battle → nicht(s) entscheidend attr; result → nicht eindeutig indecisive [ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv] adj (person) → indeciso/a, esitante; (result, discussion) → non decisivo/a indecisive [ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv] adj (person) → indeciso/a, esitante; (result, discussion) → non decisivo/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Enough has been said, I trust, to shew that Recognition by Feeling is not so tedious or indecisive a process as might have been supposed; and it is obviously more trustworthy than Recognition by hearing. He was loath to withdraw his faith from the twins, and was resolved not to do it on the present indecisive evidence; but--well, he would think, and then decide how to act. In exact proportion, however, as Madame suspected this change of feeling, she redoubled her activity to regain the ray of light she was about to lose; her timid and indecisive mind was displayed in brilliant flashes of wit and humor. |
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