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
When a child or young adult shows signs of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm or suicidal ideation, indecision and adult conflict can deepen the harm.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Consumers who buy apparel and footwear in-store have the opportunity to try merchandise on before checking out, whereas indecision on fit when purchasing via e-commerce often leads to bracketing, or the practice of buying multiple sizes of the same item with plans to return what doesn’t work.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Every day of indecision is a day the regime uses to consolidate control.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
If last offseason was full of indecision from their future QB, the latest playoff letdown leaves the Steelers with major uncertainty about the most important position in the game and their coach of 19 season.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Consumers who buy apparel and footwear in-store have the opportunity to try merchandise on before checking out, whereas indecision on fit when purchasing via e-commerce often leads to bracketing, or the practice of buying multiple sizes of the same item with plans to return what doesn’t work.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Every day of indecision is a day the regime uses to consolidate control.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
If last offseason was full of indecision from their future QB, the latest playoff letdown leaves the Steelers with major uncertainty about the most important position in the game and their coach of 19 season.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecision
Noun
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That might give some teams some hesitation.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The same force that’s fueled the tech sector’s explosive gains over the past two years is now driving investor hesitation.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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His hesitancy has become a referendum.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Jackson also participated in COVID-19 vaccination drives to battle hesitancy in Black communities.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her only hesitance was how much the internet has changed culture in the past decade.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Company leaders have attributed slower demand to higher mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and consumers’ hesitance to spring for pricier projects.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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There's been a pause on issuing them ever since.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Wild entered the NHL’s three-week Olympic break on a heater, going 8-1-1 in their final 10 games before the pause.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Indecision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecision. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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