indecisive

/ˌˈɪndəˌsaɪsɪv/

/ɪndəˈsaɪsɪv/

If you’re indecisive, you have a hard time making decisions. When you finally do make a decision, you may not be confident about it, or you might change your mind.

Another definition for indecisive is not definitely settling something, like when election results are too close to call or some result has been called into question. Several historic American elections have had this happen in the recent past, and in that case, the election result remains indecisive until a recount has been finished or until one party gives a concession speech.

Definitions of indecisive

1. adjective

   characterized by lack of decision and firmness
   “an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill”

   synonyms:

   on the fence, undecided

   characterized by indecision

   hesitant, hesitating

   lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

   suspensive

   undecided or characterized by indecisiveness

   irresolute

   uncertain how to act or proceed

   antonyms:

   decisive

   characterized by decision and firmness

   resolute, unhesitating

   characterized by quickness and firmness

   resolute

   firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
2. adjective

   not definitely settling something
   “a long and indecisive war”

   synonyms:

   inconclusive

   not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question

   irresolute

   uncertain how to act or proceed

   antonyms:

   decisive

   determining or having the power to determine an outcome

   conclusive

   forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

   crucial, important

   of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

   deciding, determinant, determinative, determining

   having the power or quality of deciding

   fatal, fateful

   having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

   peremptory

   putting an end to all debate or action
3. adjective

   not clearly defined
   “indecisive boundaries running through mountains”

   synonyms:

   indefinite

   vague or not clearly defined or stated