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Indecision

noun
/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Meaning

the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
The inability to make a decision quickly or confidently.

Example Sentences

Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.

Her indecision caused a delay in the project.

Synonyms

uncertainty, hesitation, doubt, vacillation
Entry 1
uncertainty, hesitation, doubt, vacillation
Entry 2
hesitation, uncertainty, doubt, vacillation

Antonyms

decisiveness, determination, certainty, resolution
Entry 1
decisiveness, determination, certainty, resolution
Entry 2
certainty, decisiveness

Collocations

chronic indecision, moment of indecision, paralyzed by indecision, plagued by indecision, suffer from indecision
Entry 1
chronic indecision, moment of indecision, paralyzed by indecision
Entry 2
moment of indecision, plagued by indecision, suffer from indecision

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