indecision
/ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-di-ˈsi-zhən/ (ame, mw)
indecision — 名詞
1. the condition of finding it hard to pick one option from several possibilities,
猶豫不決
無法做出選擇的狀態
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.
Mayumi 對於要上哪所大學猶豫不決，晚上因此失眠。
uncountable noun + 'about' + topic
After hours of indecision, Renata finally chose the blue dress for the party.
經過幾個小時的猶豫不決，Renata 終於為了派對選了那件藍色洋裝。
phrase: 'after hours of indecision'
Christopher's indecision over the restaurant menu annoyed his hungry friends waiting outside.
Christopher 對於餐廳菜單猶豫不決，讓門外飢餓的朋友們很不耐煩。
The board's indecision about the merger worried shareholders and sent the stock price down.
董事會對於合併案的猶豫不決令股東擔憂，導致股價下跌。
Folake regretted her indecision when the concert tickets sold out while she was comparing options.
Folake 在猶豫比較之際，演唱會的門票就賣光了，她懊悔不已。
- 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'.