HyperDic: indecision

English > 2 senses of the word indecision:
NOUNcognitionindecision, indecisiveness, irresolutiondoubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
attributeindecision, indecisivenessthe trait of irresolution
indecision > pronunciation
Soundsihndihsih'zhahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > indecision: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaningdoubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action.
Example"his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"
Synonymsindecisiveness, irresolution
Narrowerhesitation, vacillation, waveringindecision in speech or action
Broaderdoubt, uncertainty, incertitude, dubiety, doubtfulness, dubiousnessThe state of being unsure of something
Spanishabulia, indecisión, indeterminación, irresolución
Catalanabúlia, indecisió, indeterminació, irresolució
English > indecision: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose.
Synonymindecisiveness
Broaderirresoluteness, irresolutionThe trait of being irresolute
Oppositedecisiveness, decisionThe trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
Spanishindecisión

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