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Synonyms for indecision
ˌɪn dɪˈsɪʒ ənin·de·ci·sion

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  1. indecisionnoun

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

    Synonyms:
    indecisiveness

English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. indecisionnoun

    Doubt is a lack of conviction that may refer either to matters of belief or to matters of practise. As regards belief, while doubt is lack of conviction, disbelief is conviction, to the contrary; unbelief refers to a settled state of mind, generally accompanied with opposition of heart. Perplexity is active and painful; doubt may be quiescent. Perplexity presses toward a solution; doubt may be content to linger unresolved. Any improbable statement awakens incredulity. In theological usage unbelief and skepticism have a condemnatory force, as implying wilful rejection of manifest truth. As regards practical matters, uncertainty applies to the unknown or undecided; doubt implies some negative evidence. Suspense regards the future, and is eager and anxious; uncertainty may relate to any period, and be quite indifferent. Misgiving is ordinarily in regard to the outcome of something already done or decided; hesitation, indecision, and irresolution have reference to something that remains to be decided or done, and are due oftener to infirmity of will than to lack of knowledge. Distrust and suspicion apply especially to the motives, character, etc., of others, and are more decidedly adverse than doubt. Scruple relates to matters of conscience and duty.

    Synonyms:
    disbelief, distrust, doubt, doubt, hesitancy, hesitation, incredulity, irresolution, misgiving, perplexity, question, scruple, skepticism, suspense, suspicion, unbelief, uncertainty

    Antonyms:
    assurance, belief, certainty, confidence, conviction, decision, determination, persuasion, resolution, resolve

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. indecision, indecisiveness, irresolutionnoun

    doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

    "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"

    Synonyms:
    irresoluteness, indecisiveness, irresolution

    Antonyms:
    decisiveness, decision

  2. indecisiveness, indecisionnoun

    the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose

    "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"

    Synonyms:
    indecisiveness, irresolution

    Antonyms:
    decision, decisiveness

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. indecisionnoun

    Synonyms:
    irresolution, vacillation, hesitation, unsteadiness, inconstancy, changeableness, fickleness

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  1. indecisionnoun

    Synonyms:
    vacillation, indetermination, irresolution, wavering, inconstancy

PPDB, the paraphrase database0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "indecision":

    indecisiveness, procrastination, hesitancy, hesitation

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How to use indecision in a sentence?

  1. Oscar Levant:

    Once I make up my mind, I'm full of indecision.

  2. Jimmy Buffett:

    Indecision may or may not be my problem.

  3. Oscar Levant:

    Once he makes up his mind, he's full of indecision (on Dwight D. Eisenhower).

  4. William James:

    “There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.”

  5. Irwin Michael:

    My sense is the stock market will end the year higher than where it is today, right now, we're going through the indecision and the lack of clarity in terms of the Federal Reserve and China and what's happening in Europe.


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