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be undecided

/biː ʌn.dɪˈsaɪd/
not having made a decision

She was undecided about which college to attend.

She hadn't chosen a college yet.


general

to not have made a choice or reached a conclusion

The jury was still undecided after hours of deliberation.

The jury couldn't agree on a verdict.

I'm undecided about whether to take the job offer.

I haven't decided if I'll accept the job.

Often used with 'about' to specify the topic of indecision.

Collocations

be undecided aboutto be unsure of a specific choiceremain undecidedto continue without making a decision

Synonyms

indecisivehesitantuncertainwavering

Antonyms

decisiveresolutecertaincommitted

Related Phrases

sit on the fenceidiom
to avoid making a decision
on the fencephrase
undecided about something

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Be undecided' is often followed by 'about' to specify the topic of indecision.

Word Origin

From 'undecided', formed from 'un-' (not) + 'decided' (having made a choice).

Usage Notes

Common in both formal and informal contexts, often used in discussions about choices, votes, or opinions.

Word Breakdown

un-
not
prefix
+
decided
having made a choice
root
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