na-adjective, noun
indecisive; irresolute; weak-willed
Describes a person or attitude that is hesitant, unable to make decisions, or easily swayed. Most commonly encountered in the set phrase 優柔不断 (indecision).
See also: 優柔不断
彼は優柔な性格で、いつも決断に時間がかかる。
He has an indecisive personality and always takes time to make decisions.
優柔不断だと、チャンスを逃してしまうよ。
If you're indecisive, you'll miss your chances.
The kanji 優 (gentle, superior) and 柔 (soft, gentle) combine to suggest a soft, yielding nature, hence indecisiveness. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the word is primarily known through the compound 優柔不断.