indecision

noun

in·​de·​ci·​sion ˌin-di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce indecision (audio)
Synonyms of indecisionnext
: a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution

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Examples of indecision in a Sentence

They were paralyzed by indecision. her indecision about where to go for dinner, while everyone was getting hungrier by the minute, was frustrating
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That moment of indecision can be enough for whoever the Bruins are playing to exploit Mittelstadt’s hesitation. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 After a bout of excruciating indecision, Bachelor Grant Ellis finally made his choice between Litia and Juliana in the season 29 finale. — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Juliana shrugs off Grant’s indecision, though, supporting him for taking his sweet time with the process. — Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025 Small business owners say they’re paralyzed with indecision because of the escalating trade war – both real and threatened – as tariff spats spill into every aspect of their productions and sales. — Natasha Chen, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indecision

Word History

Etymology

French indécision, from indécis undecided, from Late Latin indecisus, from Latin in- + decisus, past participle of decidere to decide

First Known Use

circa 1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indecision was circa 1763

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indecision

noun
in·​de·​ci·​sion ˌin-di-ˈsizh-ən How to pronounce indecision (audio)
: slowness or trouble in making up one's mind

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