Explore Indecision through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like indecisiveness or irresolution. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Indecision meaning
The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
Synonyms of Indecision
Using Indecision
- The main meaning on this page is: The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
- Useful related words include: indecisiveness, irresolution, decision, irresoluteness.
- In the example corpus, indecision often appears in combinations such as: indecision and, and indecision, of indecision.
Context around Indecision
- Average sentence length in these examples: 19.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 9 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Indecision
- In this selection, "indecision" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 19.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, scenes, amid, biden, led and may stand out and add context to how "indecision" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and even indecision during this and canceled amid indecision among executives. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "indecision" sits close to words such as abalone, abomination and accountancy, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with indecision
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Confusion and indecision will be the result. (7 words)
Indecision may also have a negative impact on Malawi. (9 words)
He said there is a reason for his indecision. (9 words)
As the central love triangle contorts into a bristling circular cycle of indecision, resentment, guilt, and betrayal, demands much from the viewer, asking us to sit silently and watch as these living corpses reach the only inevitable conclusion. (38 words)
Having played both rugby league and union since the age of five, it was time to commit to a code and Mr Campese – the nephew of Wallabies great David Campese – was plagued by indecision. (34 words)
By withdrawing from the presidential race, after an agonizing few weeks of defiance and indecision, Biden at last became the bridge to the next generation that he once pledged to be. (31 words)
Example sentences (20)
Confusion and indecision will be the result.
Having played both rugby league and union since the age of five, it was time to commit to a code and Mr Campese – the nephew of Wallabies great David Campese – was plagued by indecision.
NBC sources also told NewscastStudio that behind-the-scenes indecision and squabbling lead to the odd mixed look and inability to commit to a unified design until this point.
Pondering the costs involved in redoing the examination and indecision could have cost the students precious time and further complications.
While many brides struggle with nerves and even indecision during this time, you are not feeling much of anything.
As she paid for her indecision, she threw the racket up in the air in frustration.
By withdrawing from the presidential race, after an agonizing few weeks of defiance and indecision, Biden at last became the bridge to the next generation that he once pledged to be.
Following days of indecision and growing criticism, Sir Keir backed down to the left of his party yesterday and said Ms Abbott was 'free' to stand.
Indecision led to a coin toss which ultimately decided in favour of the purchase.
Indecision may also have a negative impact on Malawi.
It serves no-one well for there to be a prolonged period of farewells, uncertainty and indecision in leadership.
The car project was canceled amid indecision among executives about its direction and cost concerns.
The country’s refusal, or inability, to do anything more is both an indictment of its indecision on this conflict and a sign of how rudderless its foreign policy has become.
The Nigerian government, now is no time to show weakness or indecision.
When Nila sat down, her mind was heavy with the indecision of shifting careers.
All he has offered so far is confusion and indecision.
As the central love triangle contorts into a bristling circular cycle of indecision, resentment, guilt, and betrayal, demands much from the viewer, asking us to sit silently and watch as these living corpses reach the only inevitable conclusion.
But this morning the same people who would have led the charge against his despotism are vilifying him for indecision.
Following months of indecision, the Canadian Football League on Monday decided to cancel its 2020 regular season, including playoffs and the Grey Cup.
He said there is a reason for his indecision.
Common combinations with indecision
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- indecision and 8×
- and indecision 7×
- of indecision 7×
- his indecision 5×
- indecision of 3×
- some indecision 3×
- with indecision 3×
- indecision over 3×
- by indecision 2×
- her indecision 2×