as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction about the right course of action
her indecision about where to go for dinner, while everyone was getting hungrier by the minute, was frustrating
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Recent Examples of indecision
But even with opportunities to run at their defence, his final ball was poor, with crosses behind or over Bukayo Saka in the first half and moments of indecision in the second.
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Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Two-minute magic Having a deadline stops indecision in its tracks.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
There’s also the charming indecision, the earnest desire to weigh all options against each other and seeing every side so that the only logical conclusion is to be mired in a well-meaning state of paralysis — which, in another dialect, translates to spineless lack of resolve and commitment phobia.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
From market position to operational efficiency and reputational risk, indecision can compromise a company’s ability to act, adapt and grow.
—Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Two-minute magic Having a deadline stops indecision in its tracks.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
There’s also the charming indecision, the earnest desire to weigh all options against each other and seeing every side so that the only logical conclusion is to be mired in a well-meaning state of paralysis — which, in another dialect, translates to spineless lack of resolve and commitment phobia.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
From market position to operational efficiency and reputational risk, indecision can compromise a company’s ability to act, adapt and grow.
—Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indecision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecision
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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
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Related article What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed One reason for the hesitancy is that prices at the grocery store remain elevated to cook that classic Thanksgiving dinner.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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But there was also a hesitancy at the back that allowed the visitors to stride forward unopposed.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
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As the war in Ukraine escalated and the enmity between Moscow and its Western rivals deepened, Lukashenko's apparent hesitance to fully commit to the conflict seems to have bought him some level of freedom from retaliation.David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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That regulatory hesitance has spurred a boom in e-wallets and digital banks across the Asia-Pacific region, as companies target unbanked and underbanked populations in developing markets.Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
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This time of year offers a natural pause to evaluate the past and consider the future.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Drone activity over the weekend forced a pause on air traffic in at least two states.Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Indecision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecision. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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