Nakapinid (en. Indecisive)

/na-ka-pi-nid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows lack of decision or hesitation.
He is indecisive about which item to buy.
Siya ay nakapinid sa kanyang desisyon kung ano ang bibilhin.
A word that describes a state of hesitation.
His indecisive nature causes delays in work.
Ang kanyang nakapinid na ugali ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkaabala sa gawain.

Etymology

from the root word 'kapinid' which means 'to be undecided or in a state of indecision'

Common Phrases and Expressions

indecisive mind
expressing hesitation or inability to decide.
nakapinid ang isip

Related Words

decision
The process of making a choice or decision.
desisyon
either
A term used to describe lack of preference for one option.
alinmang

Slang Meanings

closed off, cut off
The house is closed off, so it feels like the people are cut off. I wonder why.
Nakapinid ang bahay kaya't parang na-baste ang mga tao. Bakit kaya?
skipped, missed
The doors are closed, it feels like the whole party was skipped.
Nakapinid ang mga pintuan, parang na-skip ang buong party.