indecisive
gb/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/ us/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
B2
Anh
Các nghĩa
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adjective
B2
property
1
unable to choose confidently
If someone is indecisive, they find it hard to choose what to do.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is indecisive; indecisive about [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Use indecisive for a person who has trouble deciding; use undecided when a decision has not been made yet.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Cụm từ đi kèm
indecisive person
|indecisive customer
|indecisive voter
|deeply indecisive
|chronically indecisive
|famously indecisive
|naturally indecisive
|indecisive about dinner
|seem indecisive
|feel indecisive
Chủ đề
decision_making
|personality
|emotions
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
indecisive [action/response/leadership]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not use indecisive to mean simply bad; it specifically suggests hesitation or lack of firmness.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Cụm từ đi kèm
indecisive leadership
|indecisive response
|indecisive action
|indecisive management
|indecisive government
|indecisive move
|indecisive performance
|appear indecisive
|look indecisive
|sound indecisive
Chủ đề
behavior
|leadership
|business
|decision_making
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
an indecisive [result/outcome/vote/battle]; [event/result] is indecisive
Lỗi thường gặp:
In many contexts, inconclusive is more common than indecisive for tests, studies, and evidence.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Cụm từ đi kèm
indecisive result
|indecisive outcome
|indecisive vote
|indecisive election
|indecisive battle
|indecisive match
|indecisive draw
|indecisive first round
|remain indecisive
|prove indecisive
Chủ đề
outcomes
|politics
|sports
|conflict
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The vote was indecisive, so they voted again.
- The game had an indecisive result.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
indecisive
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
US/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
in - de - cis - ive (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cis)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: indecisive
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