indecisive

[ US /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ ]
[ UK /ˌɪndɪsˈa‍ɪsɪv/ ]

ADJECTIVE

not definitely settling something
a long and indecisive war
characterized by lack of decision and firmness
an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill
not clearly defined
indecisive boundaries running through mountains

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How To Use indecisive In A Sentence

Though manœuvring went on for four days and a good deal of damage was inflicted, the result was indecisive, no ships being captured or sunk.
a long and indecisive war
‘Pochles’ is used to describe a person who is physically inept and indecisive in his actions.
The problems you talk of are mostly the result of indecisive handling. The Sun
It basically makes him look like a weak, indecisive, craven leader.
It's the ultimate dilemma for the indecisive: two women, attractive, intelligent, devoted.
He looks opportunistic and indecisive. Times, Sunday Times
a subtone, his brain was afire with keen activity; but unfortunately for the going forward of things, this mental state was divided into so many battalions, led by so many generals, indirectly and indecisively, nowhere. The Place of Honeymoons
He looks opportunistic and indecisive. Times, Sunday Times
Fortune favours the bold - not the weak and indecisive. Times, Sunday Times

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