indecision
noun
in·de·ci·sion
ˌin-di-ˈsi-zhən 
: a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
Examples of indecision in a Sentence
They were paralyzed by indecision.
her indecision about where to go for dinner, while everyone was getting hungrier by the minute, was frustrating
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Dec. 2025
Delay and indecision by community leaders created confusion and misinformation for the public.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Following a period of remarkable indecision about which way central bank policymakers would lean, markets have settled on a quarter-percentage point reduction.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
After weeks of indecision, Kiffin opted to take the LSU job.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indecision
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“Indecision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecision. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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indecision
noun
in·de·ci·sion
ˌin-di-ˈsizh-ən
: slowness or trouble in making up one's mind
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