IN DECISION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

indecision

noun

ˌin-di-ˈsi-zhən

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 What The Dark Wizard does differently is grapple with Potter’s impenetrability without being able to resolve it, and consider how that indecision might change our perceptions of his life and his May 2015 death while BASE jumping in Yosemite. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026 The California governor’s race remains characterized by chaos and low voter engagement despite significant scandals and drama, with widespread indecision affecting both parties as election day approaches less than 50 days away. —

Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Augusta National can still take a bite out of anyone with enough swirling gusts to bring indecision, or bad shots that wind up in the wrong spot. —

Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 In the case of any indecision, the call will ultimately go to Wiseman. —

Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indecision

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Noun

That hesitation to ride in an AV, however, is highly dependent on the specific situation, the study found.

— Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Chicago Board of Education renewed the contracts with six charter school operators Wednesday, despite recent hesitations from some board members about approving long-term agreements after a slew of financial troubles in the sector.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026