indecision
pronunciation
How to pronounce indecision in British English:
UK [ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn]
How to pronounce indecision in American English:
US [ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən]
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- Noun:
- doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
- the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
Word Origin
- indecision (n.)
- 1763, from French indécision (c. 1600), from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + decision (see decision).
Antonym
Example
- 1. I withdrew further and further , paralysed with indecision .
- 2. Perhaps the biggest element of indecision concerned the outlook for inflation .
- 3. But god says there is an antidote to our indecision .
- 4. A believer in due process , he is accused of indecision .
- 5. In fact , all urgent economic reforms were blocked by political resistance and indecision .