as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction about the right course of action
her indecision about where to go for dinner, while everyone was getting hungrier by the minute, was frustrating
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Recent Examples of indecision
The tech laggards stand to have their indecision rewarded with less efficient capital and slower innovation and, as a result, may be less competitive overall.
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Carlos Vega, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Information And Cognitive Overload Some ransomware actors overwhelm victims with a barrage of complex instructions and urgent demands, creating confusion and indecision.
—Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The study points to indecision and procrastination as key barriers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The mental load of juggling too many tasks can lead to procrastination, indecision and even burnout.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Carlos Vega, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Information And Cognitive Overload Some ransomware actors overwhelm victims with a barrage of complex instructions and urgent demands, creating confusion and indecision.
—Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The study points to indecision and procrastination as key barriers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The mental load of juggling too many tasks can lead to procrastination, indecision and even burnout.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indecision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecision
Noun
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The source of hesitation is President Trump’s latest tariffs, which, as announced earlier this month, included a 46% tax on imports from Vietnam, the country’s eighth-largest trading partner.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Studies show that financial trauma can lead to avoidance behaviors, chronic underinvestment, and hesitation in wealth-building strategies even among women who appear financially stable on paper.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Despite the air of hesitancy partially clouding the results, the project strikes a hopeful chord for wildlife conservation.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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At least one legislator expressed hesitancy during a Senate committee vote Wednesday about the legislation’s expansive footprint.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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The war plans group chat uncovered by a journalist at The Atlantic exposed some daylight between Vice President Vance and others in the administration, showing Vance’s hesitance about launching a military strike that President Trump has hailed this week as necessary and successful.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
29 Mar. 2025
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This often shows up in subtle ways: a reluctance to apply for promotions, a hesitance to speak up in high-stakes meetings, or discomfort in presenting a polished resume or LinkedIn profile.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This marks the end of a yearslong pause that began at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Schedule pauses, reflection time or even walks to reset your mind.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Indecision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecision. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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