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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Philip Aldrick,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
At first, the Jell-O was also a way to express vulnerability, indecision and hesitation.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Libra could also find Cancer’s perpetual need for reassurance overwhelming, while Cancer interprets Libra’s indecision or diplomacy as evasiveness.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, one of the attendees at the dinner, summed up the mood of indecision.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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