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indecision

[ in-di-sizh-uhn ]

noun

  1. inability to decide.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of indecision1

First recorded in 1755–65; in- 3 + decision

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Example Sentences

The reason for his crippling indecision is simple as it is maddening, especially if you happen to be married to him.

Throughout the season premiere, Saul is gripped by indecision—with his wife, with the operation in Caracas.

By longstanding historical demonstration, the U.S. Congress specializes in paralysis, indecision, and dysfunction.

Then coffee, shower, indecision, efforts at writing and reading followed by aboulia.

But Farmiga, as Norma, had no such indecision, confidently throwing herself into the complex role from the start.

She set her arm about her waist again, and poured shrewd persuasion over her cousin s indecision.

In the priest's indecision he was eager to see a favorable solution of the doubts which seemed to torment him.

Skepticism is but a state of indecision which results from a superficial examination of subjects.

She profited by the moments indecision to flit swiftly out of the ghostly arcade toward the avenue.

The hand which lay on the table opened and closed and opened again in helpless indecision.

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