優柔不断
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
indecisive; irresolute; wishy-washy
Describes a person or attitude that cannot make up its mind; often used critically. A yojijukugo (four-character compound).
He is indecisive and can't make up his mind easily.
With a wishy-washy attitude, you'll miss your chance.
Usage patterns
- 優柔不断な〈人〉an indecisive person
He's an indecisive person and finds it hard to make up his mind.
- 優柔不断な態度an indecisive attitude
Everyone got frustrated with his indecisive attitude.
- 優柔不断で〈動詞〉ないto be too indecisive to do something
I'm so indecisive that I can't decide which restaurant to go to.