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undecided

American  
[uhn-di-sahy-did] / ˌʌn dɪˈsaɪ dɪd /

adjective

  1. not decided or determined.

  2. not having one's mind firmly made up.

    Synonyms:
    irresolute, vacillating, indecisive

noun

  1. a person who is undecided.

    Are you still among the undecideds?

undecided British  
/ ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd /

adjective

  1. not having made up one's mind

  2. (of an issue, problem, etc) not agreed or decided upon

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of undecided

First recorded in 1530–40; un- 1 + decided

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A September survey by the Gradus research company found that 40% of Ukrainians were considering relocating if living conditions continued to deteriorate; 35% said they would not move elsewhere, while 25% were undecided.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

With roughly one in five voters still undecided, the final composition of the next parliament remains uncertain.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

A week after the Facebook page was shuttered, she said she remained undecided about vaccinating her children, explaining that she and her husband worried about possible side effects.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Even more voters were uncertain about Proposition 41: 3 in 10 said they were undecided, while 37% said they supported it and 33% said they planned to vote against it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Actually, at this time, on this subject, Dewey was undecided.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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