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
Per the report, the company is also considering adding linear channels to its streaming services that broadcast films and shows from its most prolific properties on a constant loop, perfect for viewers paralyzed by indecision.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 July 2024
Mystery, obsession and indecision will result, forcing us to re-examine situations and relationships with a keen eye.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
The ads generally featured good-looking, fashionable people telling neat, 30-second stories about how the supplements had solved their chronic procrastination, indecision, or distractibility.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
The vice president of an unpopular White House can’t escape the burdens of inflation, immigration, and failure and indecision abroad.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Sep. 2024
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 July 2024
Mystery, obsession and indecision will result, forcing us to re-examine situations and relationships with a keen eye.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
The ads generally featured good-looking, fashionable people telling neat, 30-second stories about how the supplements had solved their chronic procrastination, indecision, or distractibility.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
The vice president of an unpopular White House can’t escape the burdens of inflation, immigration, and failure and indecision abroad.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indecision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecision
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While the women are coming in oozing with persona and charisma, there is still a sense of hesitation in trying to mark their territory.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In new partnerships, there’s often a sense of hesitation as both sides gauge each other’s commitment.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The event signals a substantial nod of confidence in Harris from a critical part of the LGBTQ+ community that has historically eyed her with hesitancy.Condé Nast, Them, 15 Aug. 2024
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Many attribute their hesitancy to the perception that physicians are unwilling or unable to help.Henry Bair, STAT, 31 July 2024
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His bouts with his command bring some hesitance to fully trust him, but he’s shown signs of positive development.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
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In its hesitance to allow women to express negative emotion, House of the Dragon leaves them feeling curiously detached.Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 July 2024
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But the return of Terry Silver and that horrible Sekai Taikai tragedy seemed to put any hope for romance on pause, at least for now.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Nov. 2024
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For months now, 8 million borrowers enrolled in SAVE have been on pause, not being asked to make payments while the courts slowly decide whether the repayment plan is legal.Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Indecision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecision. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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