Indecision Meaning
/ɪndɪˈsɪʒən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
Sentence Examples
I was irritated by his indecision.
His indecision sowed the seeds of future trouble.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ caused him to miss the deadline as he kept changing his mind.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After several days of ____, she finally decided to quit her job and start her own business.
Word Origin & History
From French indécision.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"There was no indecision or delay in the establishment of their relations; Rebecca's heart flew like an arrow to its mark, and her mind, meeting its superior, settled at once into an abiding attitude of respectful homage."
— 1903, Kate Douglas Wiggin, chapter 21, in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm:
"Moreover, in view of the lamentable present indecision of the Government in regard to electrification, the large-scale building of diesel power may prove to have been a farseeing move after all."
— 1961 February, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 86:
"I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the—"
— 1985, Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”, in Songs from the Big Chair, performed by Tears for Fears:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ caused him to miss the deadline as he kept changing his mind.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After several days of ____, she finally decided to quit her job and start her own business.