英语

indecisive

gb/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/ us/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
B2 英语
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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.

用法模式: [someone] is indecisive; indecisive about [something]
常见错误:
Use indecisive for a person who has trouble deciding; use undecided when a decision has not been made yet.
近义词
hesitant (emphasizes pausing or holding back because of uncertainty) | unsure (more general and often less critical) | wavering (suggests repeatedly changing between options) | irresolute (more formal; suggests a weak or uncertain will)
反义词
decisive (able to make decisions quickly and confidently) | resolute (firm and determined once a choice is made) | sure (confident about what to choose or do)
搭配
indecisive person |indecisive customer |indecisive voter |deeply indecisive |chronically indecisive |famously indecisive |naturally indecisive |indecisive about dinner |seem indecisive |feel indecisive
主题
decision_making |personality |emotions |daily_life
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: indecisive [action/response/leadership]
常见错误:
Do not use indecisive to mean simply bad; it specifically suggests hesitation or lack of firmness.
近义词
hesitant (focuses on delay or reluctance before acting) | tentative (suggests caution and lack of final commitment) | half-hearted (suggests weak effort or limited commitment) | wavering (suggests an inability to maintain a clear position)
反义词
decisive (clear, firm, and effective in action) | firm (not easily changed or weakened) | bold (confident and willing to act strongly)
搭配
indecisive leadership |indecisive response |indecisive action |indecisive management |indecisive government |indecisive move |indecisive performance |appear indecisive |look indecisive |sound indecisive
主题
behavior |leadership |business |decision_making
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: an indecisive [result/outcome/vote/battle]; [event/result] is indecisive
常见错误:
In many contexts, inconclusive is more common than indecisive for tests, studies, and evidence.
近义词
inconclusive (the most common alternative for results or evidence that prove nothing definite) | unresolved (emphasizes that the matter is still not settled) | unclear (more general; may refer to lack of clarity rather than lack of decision) | deadlocked (suggests neither side can make progress or win)
反义词
decisive (settling an issue clearly) | conclusive (proving or deciding something with certainty) | clear-cut (having an obvious result or distinction)
搭配
indecisive result |indecisive outcome |indecisive vote |indecisive election |indecisive battle |indecisive match |indecisive draw |indecisive first round |remain indecisive |prove indecisive
主题
outcomes |politics |sports |conflict
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • The vote was indecisive, so they voted again.
  • The game had an indecisive result.
语法
词典原形
indecisive
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
US/ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪv/
音节与重音
in - de - cis - ive (4 个音节)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cis)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: indecisive
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