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What is another word for Indecision? – 191 Indecision Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    indecision indecisiveness hesitance hesitation uncertainty doubt ambivalence wavering vacillation irresolution indecisiveness ambiguity confusion perplexity puzzlement bewilderment disorientation confusion perplexity dilemma quandary uncertainty unpredictability indecisiveness irresoluteness shilly-shallying dilly-dallying procrastination fence-sitting indecisive wishy-washy weak-minded spineless half-hearted lukewarm noncommittal uncommitted undecided unsure hesitant tentative equivocal ambiguous vague obscure unclear indefinite indeterminate unsettled unresolved.

    Meaning of Indecision

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, indecision refers to the state of being unable to make a decision, often due to uncertainty or a lack of sufficient information.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines indecision as the inability to make a decision, often resulting in hesitation or delay.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes indecision as a state of not being able to decide what to do, often due to conflicting opinions or a lack of clear options.

    Example Uses

    • The team's indecision cost them the game, as they were unable to make a crucial decision in time.
    • After hours of deliberation, the committee was still plagued by indecision and couldn't reach a consensus.
    • Her indecision about which college to attend led to a stressful and overwhelming application process.
    • The company's indecision about whether to invest in new technology led to a loss of market share.
    • The indecision of the government regarding the economic crisis led to widespread criticism and discontent.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decisiveness determination resolve firmness confidence certainty clarity precision definiteness conclusiveness resoluteness single-mindedness unwavering unshakeable steadfast unhesitating promptness swiftness speed alacrity eagerness enthusiasm zeal decisiveness assuredness positiveness confidence courage boldness audacity fearlessness daring venturesomeness.

    Related Nouns

    uncertainty doubt ambiguity confusion perplexity puzzle enigma mystery dilemma quandary predicament situation circumstance condition problem difficulty challenge obstacle hurdle barrier impasse stalemate deadlock gridlock uncertainty unpredictability risk danger threat vulnerability susceptibility weakness fragility.

    Related Verbs

    hesitate waver vacillate procrastinate delay dawdle linger tarry loiter hover hang teeter totter falter stumble stagger oscillate fluctuate vary change alter modify adjust revise reconsider rethink reevaluate decide determine resolve conclude settle fix establish confirm affirm ratify validate.

    Related Adjectives

    indecisive hesitant wavering vacillating uncertain unsure ambiguous confusing perplexing puzzling enigmatic mysterious doubtful questionable dubious suspicious problematic challenging difficult complex complicated intricate subtle nuanced delicate sensitive fragile volatile unstable unpredictable risky dangerous threatening vulnerable susceptible weak fragile.