indecision
The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities…The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
» I was irritated by his indecision.
Seine Unentschlossenheit regte mich auf.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
Billy Toad has shown extreme indecision in all aspects when it comes to his jeep. Whether it's how to modify it, or if he will sell it.
Unentschlossenheit, Unschlüssigkeit
нереши́тельностьnerešítelʹnostʹ, нереши́мостьnerešímostʹ
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Examples
10 sentencesI was irritated by his indecision.
deSeine Unentschlossenheit regte mich auf.
His indecision sowed the seeds of future trouble.
deSeine Unentschlossenheit war die Saat für künftigen Ärger.
Decisions once easy now paralyze me with indecision.
I wish I had a map to navigate through my feelings of indecision.
The weight of my indecision is heavy, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to carry.
Translations
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Origin
From French indécision.From French indécision.
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Forms
plural: indecisions| Singular | indecision |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonyms- doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action:indecisivenessirresolution
- the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose:indecisiveness
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable