INDECISIVE

indecisive

(adjective) not definitely settling something; “a long and indecisive war”

indecisive

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

indecisive

(adjective) not clearly defined; “indecisive boundaries running through mountains”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

indecisive (comparative more indecisive, superlative most indecisive)

(of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.

(of a contest etc.) inconclusive or uncertain

Antonyms

• decisive

Source: Wiktionary


In`de*ci"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. indécisif.]

1. Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer. The campaign had everywhere been indecisive. Macaulay.

2. Undetermined; prone to indecision; irresolute; unsettled; wavering; vacillating; hesitating; as, an indecisive state of mind; an indecisive character.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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8 June 2025

EXECUTION

(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable


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