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Indecisive

Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.

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Hesitant 84% connected

Not prompt in deciding or acting; hesitating.

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Hesitant 84% connected

Not prompt in deciding or acting; hesitating.

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Hesitating 84% connected

of Hesitate

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Hesitating 84% connected

of Hesitate

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Indefinite 84% connected

Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, a…

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Indefinite 84% connected

Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, a…

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Suspensive 84% connected

Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful.

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Suspensive 84% connected

Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful.

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Indecision 74% connected

Want of decision; want of settled purpose, or of firmness; indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation; hesitation.

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Indecision 74% connected

Want of decision; want of settled purpose, or of firmness; indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation; hesitation.

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Indecisiveness 74% connected

The state of being indecisive; unsettled state.

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Indecisiveness 74% connected

The state of being indecisive; unsettled state.

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Inconclusive 66% connected

Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when it doe…

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Inconclusive 66% connected

Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when it doe…

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Irresolute 66% connected

Not resolute; not decided or determined; wavering; given to doubt or irresolution.

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Irresolute 66% connected

Not resolute; not decided or determined; wavering; given to doubt or irresolution.

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Decisive 94% connected

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

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Decisive 94% connected

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

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