indecision
/ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-di-ˈsi-zhən/ (ame, mw)
indecision — noun
1. the condition of finding it hard to pick one option from several possibilities,
the condition of finding it hard to pick one option from several possibilities, especially when you keep changing your mind
Mayumi's indecision about which university to attend kept her awake at night.
uncountable noun + 'about' + topic
After hours of indecision, Renata finally chose the blue dress for the party.
phrase: 'after hours of indecision'
Christopher's indecision over the restaurant menu annoyed his hungry friends waiting outside.
The board's indecision about the merger worried shareholders and sent the stock price down.
Folake regretted her indecision when the concert tickets sold out while she was comparing options.
- hesitation
focuses on a pause or delay before acting, often shorter in duration than indecision
- uncertainty
broader term covering any lack of certainty, not limited to choices between options
- wavering
emphasises the act of changing your mind back and forth between alternatives
- vacillation
more formal; describes repeatedly switching between opposing views or choices
- decisiveness
the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly
- determination
a firm choice or purpose, without the doubt that marks indecision
文法句型
indecision about [something]
indecision over [something]
用法筆記
Often used with prepositions 'about' or 'over' to introduce the topic of uncertainty. The adjective form is 'indecisive' (e.g. 'an indecisive person'). Unlike 'decision', this noun is uncountable — you cannot say 'an indecision'.