Definitions for: Indecision

[n] the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"
[n] doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"

Webster (1913) Definition: In`de*ci"sion, n. [Pref. in- not + decision: cf. F.
ind['e]cision.]
Want of decision; want of settled purpose, or of firmness;
indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation;
hesitation.

The term indecision . . . implies an idea very nicely
different from irresolution; yet it has a tendency to
produce it. --Shenstone.

Indecision . . . is the natural accomplice of violence.
--Burke.

Synonyms: indecisiveness, indecisiveness, irresolution

Antonyms: decision, decisiveness

See Also: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, hesitation, incertitude, irresoluteness, irresolution, uncertainty, vacillation, wavering

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