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Definition of indecision

indecision

/ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
in · de · ci · sion
Adverb:indecisively
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Plural:indecisions
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Adjective:indecisive
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indecision Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The inability to make a decision quickly or firmly; a state of hesitation or wavering between possible choices.

Example

"After a moment of indecision at the crossroads, she turned left toward the village."

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• Rhymes for indecision

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French indécision, formed from the negative prefix in- and décision, which ultimately traces back to the Latin verb decidere, literally meaning "to cut off."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indecision. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indecision
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