Thursday, 18 February 2016

nonsubjective - What is the word to describe a person who does not have a personal opinion?

One who doesn't take a stance on a subject can be characterized as impartial or indifferent




impartial (adj) - treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just:



indifferent (adj) - having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned*




One who can't make decisions on his own is certainly diffident:




adj - lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.




There are many options though. You should be more specific and maybe provide some context: apathetic, infirm, weak-willed, detached, aloof are all terms that spring to mind.



Medically speaking, a person who can't make his own decisions and constantly depends on others suffers from Dependent Personality Disorder.



New Oxford American Dictionary*

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