In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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
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
• 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
13 February 2025
(verb) cause the failure or ruin of; “His peccadilloes finally broke his marriage”; “This play will either make or break the playwright”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.