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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BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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The average annual yield from one coffee tree is the equivalent of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of roasted coffee. It takes about 4,000 hand-picked green coffee beans to make a pound of coffee.

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