Spanish word

indeciso

Pronunciation

IPA/indeˈθiso/

Meaning

  • adjectiveundecided

Example

Estoy indeciso entre ir al cine o quedarme en casa.

I am undecided between going to the movies and staying at home.

Illustration for indeciso (undecided)

More examples

Él está indeciso sobre aceptar la oferta de trabajo.

He is undecided about accepting the job offer.

Core concept

A person hesitating at a fork in the road.

Common phrases

  • estar indeciso

    be undecided

  • estar indeciso entre

    be undecided between

Similar words

inseguro: Feels insecure about judgment or ability and cannot decide confidently.
confuso: Has muddled or conflicting thoughts and cannot tell which option is best.
vacilante: Hesitates repeatedly and shows visible wavering during decision-making.
dudoso: Doubts the truth or reliability of something and lacks conviction.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra duda o vacilación al elegir entre alternativas, sin tener una decisión firme en ese momento.

Word origin

From Latin indecisus, formed from in- 'not' plus decisus 'decided' (past participle of decidere), meaning 'not decided'.

Usage tips

  • Used with estar for a temporary choice (estar indeciso entre A y B); ser indeciso describes a habitual inability to decide and 'entre' commonly introduces the options.

Other meanings

  • indecisiveadjective

Opposites

  • decididodecidedadjective
  • resueltoresoluteadjective

Related words

  • indecisiónindecisionnoun
  • indecisamenteindecisivelyadverb

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