Undecided — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-di-ˈsī-dəd/ un·de·cid·ed

Meaning & Definition of Undecided

Undecided (adjective)

  1. not having made a decision
  2. not having an answer or result, not yet determined or settled

Undecided (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not yet settled or decided

    "a number of undecided matters still before the committee"

    similar: open, pending, undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, in hand
    related: hanging, arguable, debatable, disputable, moot, uncertain, unsure
    opposite: decided, determined, resolved, settled
    near: confirmed, established, certain, sure

  2. not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something

    "voters still seem to be undecided about that candidate's fitness for the office of president"

    similar: distrustful, doubtful, dubious, hinky (slang), mistrustful, skeptical, suspicious, trustless, uncertain, unconvinced, unsettled, unsure, on the fence
    related: ambivalent, conflicted, equivocal, diffident, insecure, halting, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, vacillating, wavering
    opposite: certain, convinced, positive, sure
    near: assured, confident, sanguine, self-assured, decisive, determined, resolute

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Undecided

The most common words with a similar meaning to Undecided:

Slang: hinky
open, pending, undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, distrustful, doubtful, dubious, mistrustful, skeptical, suspicious, trustless, uncertain, unconvinced, unsure, in hand, on the fence

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Undecided

Words with the opposite meaning of Undecided:

decided, determined, resolved, settled, certain, convinced, positive, sure

Related Words for Undecided

hanging, arguable, debatable, disputable, moot, ambivalent, conflicted, equivocal, diffident, insecure, halting, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, vacillating, wavering

Near Antonyms of Undecided

confirmed, established, assured, confident, sanguine, self-assured, decisive, resolute

Origin & Etymology of Undecided

First known use: 1540

Frequently Asked Questions about Undecided

What does "Undecided" mean?

"Undecided" means not having made a decision. As an adjective, it is defined as: not having made a decision. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Undecided"?

Other words for "Undecided" include open, pending, undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, distrustful, doubtful and dubious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Undecided" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Undecided"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Undecided". Common alternatives include open, pending, undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, distrustful, doubtful, dubious, hinky and mistrustful.

What is the opposite of "Undecided"?

Antonyms of "Undecided" include decided, determined, resolved, settled, certain, convinced, positive and sure. Near antonyms include confirmed, established, assured and confident.

How do you use "Undecided" in a sentence?

Examples of "Undecided" in a sentence: "a number of undecided matters still before the committee"; "voters still seem to be undecided about that candidate's fitness for the office of president".

Is "Undecided" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Undecided" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Undecided"?

"Undecided" is pronounced /ˌən-di-ˈsī-dəd/ and divided into syllables as un·de·cid·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Undecided"?

First known use: 1540.