Indecision definition

ĭndĭ-sĭzhən
Lack of decision; inability to decide or tendency to change the mind frequently; hesitation or vacillation.
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Reluctance or an inability to make up one's mind; irresolution.
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The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
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Noun

Singular:
indecision
Plural:
indecisions

Origin of indecision

  • From French indécision.

    From Wiktionary

Indecision Sentence Examples

  • Not that any of this indecision was necessary.

  • The indecision was back in his expression, pushing away that feeling of security.

  • Here, too, he showed his customary indecision, wavering between the two schools.

  • The rebels displayed great indecision, and Lancaster proved such a bad general that he was finally driven into the north and beaten at the battle of Boroughbridge (March 16, 1322), where his chief associate, the earl of Hereford, was slain.

  • Fighting began along the upper Danube, and when indecision and want of funds had ruined the league's chances of success, Philip returned to Hesse and busied himself with seeking help from foreign powers; while in April 1547 John Frederick was captured at Miihlberg.

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