INDECISION

indecisiveness, indecision

(noun) the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; “the king’s incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court”

indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution

(noun) doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; “his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

indecision (usually uncountable, plural indecisions)

The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.

Synonyms

• (inability to decide): indecisiveness

Source: Wiktionary


In`de*ci"sion, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + decision: cf. F. indécision.]

Definition: Want of decision; want of settled purpose, or of firmness; indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation; hesitation. The term indecision . . . implies an idea very nicely different from irresolution; yet it has a tendency to produce it. Shenstone. Indecision . . . is the natural accomplice of violence. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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