el indeciso
indecisive
Definition & meaning
The word indeciso is primarily used to describe a person who has difficulty making decisions or who is currently in a state of doubt. It characterizes someone who wavers between different options and cannot settle on a single course of action.
Additionally, the term can be applied to things or situations that are not yet determined, resolved, or clearly defined. For example, a sports match or a political election might be described as having an indeciso result if the outcome is still uncertain or the margin is too close to call.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammatically, indeciso functions as an adjective. In Spanish, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies:
- Indeciso (masculine singular)
- Indecisa (feminine singular)
- Indecisos (masculine plural)
- Indecisas (feminine plural)
The word originates from the Latin term indecisus. It is composed of the prefix "in-", which denotes negation or the absence of something, and "decisus", the past participle of decidĕre (to decide). Therefore, the etymological meaning is "not decided" or "unresolved."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms for indeciso include dubitativo, which refers to someone full of doubt; vacilante, describing someone who wavers or hesitates; irresoluto, meaning a person who lacks resolution; and inseguro, which points to a lack of confidence in making a choice.
Antonyms include decidido, describing a person who has a firm mind; resuelto, for someone who is determined; firme, indicating steadiness in purpose; and seguro, meaning certain or sure of oneself.
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Examples
Siempre estás indeciso cuando te pregunto algo.adjective
You are always indecisive when I ask you something.
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