Indécis (en. Undecided)

/ɛ̃.de.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Not sure what to do.
He is indecisive when it comes to choosing a restaurant.
Il est indécis quand il s'agit de choisir un restaurant.
Showing hesitation or a lack of clarity.
His indecisive look betrayed his uncertainty.
Son regard indécis trahissait son incertitude.
Not making firm decisions.
She is always indecisive about her future plans.
Elle est toujours indécise sur ses projets d'avenir.

Etymology

From the Latin 'indecisus', meaning 'not cut'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be indecisive
Being unable to make a decision.
être indécis
remained indecisive
Staying in uncertainty and hesitation.
resté indécis
chronic indecision
A persistent inability to make choices.
indécision chronique

Related Words

hesitate
Being uncertain about a choice.
hésiter
decision
The act of choosing among several options.
decision
certainty
State of a firm opinion or belief.
certitude

Slang Meanings

Not knowing where to go.
He is so indecisive, one could say he is lost.
Il est tellement indécis, on peut dire qu'il est perdu.
Being in a 'I don't know' mode.
She has been in indecisive mode ever since she received that job offer.
Elle est en mode indécis depuis qu'elle a reçu cette offre d'emploi.