undecided

[ uhn-di-sahy-did ]

/ ˌʌn dɪˈsaɪ dɪd /

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adjective

not decided or determined.

not having one's mind firmly made up.

noun

a person who is undecided: Are you still among the undecideds?

Nearby words

undaunted, undaunting, undead, undecagon, undeceive, undecided, undecillion, undecipherable, undecisive, undeclared, undecylenic acid

Origin of undecided

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

SYNONYMS FOR undecided

2 indecisive, fluctuating, wavering, vacillating; irresolute.

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Related formsun·de·cid·ed·ly, adverbun·de·cid·ed·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for undecided

In an Oct. 31 poll from Washington, 12 percent of women claimed they were undecided about Initiative 502.
Women Are Leading the Way for Legalized Weed|Abby Haglage|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The debate over guns in this country rarely attracts the undecided or anyone comfortable living with shades of gray.
The True Meaning of the Second Amendment|Malcolm Jones|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the undecided, the best option is the “cuetzalteca” dish, which offers smaller portions of the typical menu.
The Road to Cinco de Mayo|Tania Lara|May 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At the same time, the number who say they are undecided increased five points to 22 percent.
It’s 1,000 Days Too Early to Talk Hillary vs. Christie for President|Kristen Soltis Anderson|January 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Their "undecided" status didn't come from a lack of feelings on the issue.
The Freedom to Marry|Justin Green|December 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The horseman halted, and gazed awhile along the road, as if undecided whether to take it or not.
The White Chief|Mayne Reid
"One moment," said he tranquilly, and turned toward Mrs. Clephane—who had caught sight of him and was undecided what to do.
The Cab of the Sleeping Horse|John Reed Scott
The issue may yet have been undecided when he turned round to Jethro with a sneer which he could not resist.
Coniston, Complete|Winston Churchill
Why, keep him along in this undecided manner without giving him a definite answer.
My Wife and I|Harriet Beecher Stowe
Long was he undecided whether or not he would make the sacrifice.
A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon|John Lord, A.M.

British Dictionary definitions for undecided

undecided

/ (ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd) /

adjective

not having made up one's mind

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

Derived Formsundecidedly, adverbundecidedness, noun

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Word Origin and History for undecided

undecided

adj.

1530s, "not decided, unsettled," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of decide (v.).

undecided

adjective

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for undecided

undecided

adjective

Word Origin and History for undecided

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