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é indeciso

[ɛ ĩdɪˈsizu]
verb phrase (3rd person singular present indicative of 'ser' + adjective)pl: são indecisos (masculine plural) / são indecisas (feminine plural)
he/she/it is indecisive; he/she/it is undecided
1. lacks the ability to make decisions; characterized by hesitation or uncertainty in choosing between options
He is indecisive about which job offer to accept.
Ele é indeciso sobre qual oferta de emprego aceitar.
2. not having a clear or definitive outcome; inconclusive
The battle was indecisive; neither side gained a clear advantage.
A batalha foi indecisa; nenhum lado ganhou vantagem clara.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy; fence-sitter
Synonyms
vacilantehesitanteindeterminadoirresolutoduvidoso
Antonyms
decididoresolutodeterminadofirmeconclusivo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é indeciso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
é indeciso
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar entre a cruz e a espada (to be caught between a rock and a hard place)
não saber o que fazer (to not know what to do)
ficar em cima do muro (to sit on the fence)
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