indecision

[in-di-sizh-uhn]

noun

1. inability to decide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of indecision¹

First recorded in 1755–65; in- ³ + decision

Example Sentences

Liu does indulge in the prolonging of heartache and indecision, and the story stalls while heading into the third act, the film stretched beyond what the material can sustain.

From Los Angeles Times

He and his followers want us to get so overwhelmed that we will become paralyzed in a state of indecision and hypernormalization.

From Salon

First, indecision and wasted time limit one’s latitude for action and will lead to defeat.

From Salon

"What has been creating indecision in the market is people don't know which way this is going to go," Mr Love told the BBC in June.

From BBC

The whiff of US indecision over Aukus feeds into long-term criticism in some quarters that Australia is becoming too reliant on the country.

From BBC

Related Words

• uncertainty