indecision
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of indecision
Explanation
If you're torn between going to your best friend's birthday party and racing go-carts with your sister, you're experiencing indecision, or difficulty making up your mind. Whenever there are at least two great choices, you're sure to feel at least a little indecision. Too many options at the grocery story can cause indecision, as can choosing a college major or picking just one friend to take with you to Disney World. Any time you waver or hesitate between possibilities, it's evidence of your indecision.
Vocabulary lists containing indecision
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Example Sentences
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Indecision at the back, which saw goalkeeper Noah Atubolu lose the ball, handed Hlozek the chance to roll into an open net to give Leverkusen a half-time lead.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024
Indecision persisted, so the governor also canceled a second attempted meeting he had set for that Friday.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023
Indecision doesn’t seem to be his defining flaw, but he is waffling between worldviews.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2022
Indecision about a major has a bigger effect than is generally understood.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2021
Indecision of character, too, is a common result of snubbing; for there can be no self-reliance when the mind is wondering within itself whether such or such an action will be snubbed.
From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John
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