indecisive
gb/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/ us/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
B2
property
1
unable to choose confidently
If someone is indecisive, they find it hard to choose what to do.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is indecisive; indecisive about [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Use indecisive for a person who has trouble deciding; use undecided when a decision has not been made yet.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
hesitant (emphasizes pausing or holding back because of uncertainty)
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unsure (more general and often less critical)
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wavering (suggests repeatedly changing between options)
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irresolute (more formal; suggests a weak or uncertain will)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
decisive (able to make decisions quickly and confidently)
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resolute (firm and determined once a choice is made)
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sure (confident about what to choose or do)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
indecisive person
|indecisive customer
|indecisive voter
|deeply indecisive
|chronically indecisive
|famously indecisive
|naturally indecisive
|indecisive about dinner
|seem indecisive
|feel indecisive
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
decision_making
|personality
|emotions
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She is so indecisive that choosing a restaurant can take half an hour.
- I'm indecisive about whether to accept the job or stay where I am.
- An indecisive buyer may need more time before agreeing to the price.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He is indecisive, so he asks his friends for advice.
- I feel indecisive about what to wear.
adjective
B2
property
2
hesitant and not firm
An indecisive action is weak or unclear because no one chooses a clear course.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
indecisive [action/response/leadership]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Do not use indecisive to mean simply bad; it specifically suggests hesitation or lack of firmness.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
hesitant (focuses on delay or reluctance before acting)
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tentative (suggests caution and lack of final commitment)
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half-hearted (suggests weak effort or limited commitment)
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wavering (suggests an inability to maintain a clear position)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
decisive (clear, firm, and effective in action)
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firm (not easily changed or weakened)
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bold (confident and willing to act strongly)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
indecisive leadership
|indecisive response
|indecisive action
|indecisive management
|indecisive government
|indecisive move
|indecisive performance
|appear indecisive
|look indecisive
|sound indecisive
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
behavior
|leadership
|business
|decision_making
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company's indecisive response to the crisis damaged public trust.
- His indecisive leadership left the team waiting for clear instructions.
- The government looked indecisive after changing its policy three times in a week.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The coach made an indecisive move near the end of the game.
- Her answer sounded indecisive.
adjective
C1
property
3
not settling the outcome
If a result is indecisive, it does not show a clear winner or clear answer.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
an indecisive [result/outcome/vote/battle]; [event/result] is indecisive
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In many contexts, inconclusive is more common than indecisive for tests, studies, and evidence.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
inconclusive (the most common alternative for results or evidence that prove nothing definite)
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unresolved (emphasizes that the matter is still not settled)
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unclear (more general; may refer to lack of clarity rather than lack of decision)
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deadlocked (suggests neither side can make progress or win)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
decisive (settling an issue clearly)
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conclusive (proving or deciding something with certainty)
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clear-cut (having an obvious result or distinction)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
indecisive result
|indecisive outcome
|indecisive vote
|indecisive election
|indecisive battle
|indecisive match
|indecisive draw
|indecisive first round
|remain indecisive
|prove indecisive
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
outcomes
|politics
|sports
|conflict
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The first round of voting was indecisive, so a runoff will be held next month.
- The battle was indecisive, and both armies withdrew claiming success.
- The match ended in an indecisive draw that satisfied neither side.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The vote was indecisive, so they voted again.
- The game had an indecisive result.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
indecisive
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
US/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
in - de - cis - ive (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cis)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: indecisive
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