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



RESET




Word of the Day

10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

coffee icon