Indécise (en. Undecided)
[ɛ̃.de.siz]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Lacking clarity or determination.
Her answer was indecisive, leaving room for interpretation.
Sa réponse était indécise, laissant place à l'interprétation.
Not making firm decisions.
She feels indecisive about her career choice.
Elle se sent indécise quant à son choix de carrière.
Revealing uncertainty or hesitation.
The directions were indecisive, which complicated our route.
Les indications étaient indécises, ce qui a compliqué notre route.
Etymology
The word indecisive comes from the Latin 'indecisus', which means 'not cut'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be indecisive like a child in a toy store
Expresses great hesitation in the face of many options.
être indécis comme un enfant dans un magasin de jouets
to have an indecisive mind
Means to have confused or ambiguous thoughts.
avoir l'esprit indécis
to throw a stone at indecision
To criticize the lack of decision.
jeter une pierre à l'indécision
Related Words
indecision
State of someone who cannot make a decision.
indécision
hesitation
Action of delaying a decision due to uncertainty.
hésitation
inconstancy
Tendency to change one's mind frequently.
inconstance
Slang Meanings
To be in the blur
He is completely in the blur regarding his relationship.
Il est complètement dans le flou concernant sa relation.
To be on the tightrope
She is on the tightrope between two life choices.
Elle est sur la corde raide entre deux choix de vie.