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- [in-di-sizh-uh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈsɪʒ ən/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-sizh-uh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈsɪʒ ən/
Definitions of indecision word
- noun indecision inability to decide. 1
- noun indecision The inability to make a decision quickly. 1
- noun indecision inability to decide 1
- uncountable noun indecision If you say that someone suffers from indecision, you mean that they find it very difficult to make decisions. 0
- noun indecision lack of decision; inability to decide or tendency to change the mind frequently; hesitation or vacillation 0
- noun indecision The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist. 0
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Origin of indecision
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; in-3 + decision
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Parts of speech for Indecision
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indecision popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indecision
noun indecision
- uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
- vacillation — an act or instance of vacillating.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- indecisiveness — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
Antonyms for indecision
noun indecision
- decisiveness — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
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