Synonyms for indecision

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-di-sizh-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪˈsɪʒ ən

Définition of indecision

Origin : 1763, from French indécision (c.1600), from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + decision (see decision).

noun hesitation

Example sentences :

She knit her brow for a second—but she did not betray an instant's indecision.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

But their indecision increased as they went from one object to another.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

At first he was in doubt, but afterwards this indecision passed.
Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy

He comes, this one, to disturb their peace of mind with his indecision.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Annoyed at his own indecision, he determined to risk everything on one throw.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

And when she did act, no one could accuse her of indecision then.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

His indecision was pitiful—tragical, indeed, in the leader of so bold an enterprise.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

But of struggle or indecision the ballad heroine knows, or at least says, nothing.
Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie

For some time the rider sat his horse motionless, frowning in indecision.
Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts

What if she should have misinterpreted this character so full of indecision?
Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever

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