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indecision

noun
in·​de·​ci·​sion | \ ˌin-di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce indecision (audio) \

Definition of indecision

: 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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As the pocket began to constrict, Agnew bounced confidently – no jittery feet, no panic, no indecision – and uncorked a perfect, in-stride ball to Houston over the middle. San Diego Union-Tribune, "This Ryan Agnew ‘magnificent’ in Aztecs’ historic win against UCLA," 7 Sep. 2019 If indecision is slowing you down, opt for a Danish hot dog at Danish Dogs. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, "You saved 15 minutes on Amtrak’s new nonstop service to NYC. Now what?," 14 Aug. 2019 Fear or indecision can be fatal; clear thinking is absolutely essential when a situation arises. Georgia Frances King, Quartz, "The world’s most famous explorers on how they handle high-stress situations," 14 Aug. 2019 So, book a karaoke party and be prepared for the delightful indecision that the Can Jam can cause. Matt Duckor, Bon AppĂ©tit, "Why Order One Drink When You Can Get a Bucket of Them at Kāwi?," 2 July 2019 But that appearance of unanimity masked a welter of executive-level indecision and anxiety. Nitasha Tiku, WIRED, "Three Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech," 13 Aug. 2019 The special bristles with shame, indecision, anger, and guilt. Doreen St. FĂ©lix, The New Yorker, "The Productive Ambivalence of Aziz Ansari in His Comeback Netflix Special," 13 July 2019 Seems like Leonard’s period of indecision wasn’t that at all. Mike Anthony, courant.com, "Mike Anthony: United States women’s national team has already won in advance of Sunday’s World Cup championship match," 7 July 2019 At least two dozen people remained jailed in violation of their constitutional rights as a result of Mosman’s indecision, said Jesse Merrithew, the lead attorney for the public defender office. oregonlive.com, "As mental health crisis continues, lawyers appeal judge’s indecisive contempt ruling," 20 June 2019

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First Known Use of indecision

circa 1763, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for indecision

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

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indecision

noun

English Language Learners Definition of indecision

: difficulty in making a decision

indecision

noun
in·​de·​ci·​sion | \ ˌin-di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce indecision (audio) \

Kids Definition of indecision

: difficulty in making a decision

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