unschlüssig
Translation
indecisive, irresolute, undecided
Examples
Ich bin noch unschlüssig, was ich tun soll.
I'm still undecided about what I should do.
Sie stand unschlüssig vor der Tür.
She stood indecisively in front of the door.
Grammar Patterns
Predicative: ((sb.)) is unschlüssig sb. is indecisive I am still unschlüssig.
Adverbial: to ((verb)) unschlüssig to do sth. indecisively She stood there unschlüssig.
With subordinate clause: to be unschlüssig, ((question clause)) to be undecided about ... I am unschlüssig, what I should do.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unentschlossen, zögerlich; Antonyms: entschlossen, entschieden
Etymology
From un- (not) + schlüssig (conclusive). Schlüssig comes from 'der Schluss' (conclusion). So, it means 'not having reached a conclusion'.
Memory Tips
If you can't come to a 'Schluss' (conclusion), you are 'unschlüssig' (indecisive).