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indecisive

[/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/]
adjective
indeciso
1. Unable to make decisions quickly or firmly; characterized by hesitation
He was indecisive about which job offer to accept.
Ele era indeciso sobre qual oferta de emprego aceitar.
2. Not clearly determining an outcome; inconclusive
The battle was indecisive, with neither side gaining a clear advantage.
A batalha foi indecisa, com nenhum dos lados ganhando vantagem clara.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy
Synonyms
hesitantuncertainvacillatingirresoluteundecidedambivalent
Antonyms
decisivedeterminedresolutefirmconclusive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indeciso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
indeciso
Standard usage, may use 'sem decisão' colloquially
Rio de Janeiro
indeciso
Standard usage
Portugal
indeciso
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fence
sitting on the fence
unable to make up one's mind
caught between two stools
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