be undecided
/biː ʌn.dɪˈsaɪd/verb phrase★Intermediate
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.
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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
Antonyms
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
prefixdecided
having made a choice
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