Synonyms of indecision

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hesitation
• hesitancy
• hesitance
• pause
• delay
• vacillation
• irresolution
• wavering
• uncertainty
• deliberation
• faltering
• wobbling
• fence-sitting
• waiting
• shilly-shallying
• indecisiveness
• procrastination
• doubt
• shilly-shally
• reluctance
• hawing
• incertitude
• indetermination
• debate
• consideration
• second thought
• avoidance
• unwillingness
• timidity
• misgiving
• indisposition
• equivocation
• faintheartedness
• arrière-pensée
• uncertainness
• disinclination
• shyness
• timidness
• aversion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• determination
• resolution
• certainty
• confidence
• firmness
• certitude
• decisiveness
• readiness
• eagerness
• sureness
• resoluteness
• alacrity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indecision

Emergencies can happen at any time — and knowing how to overcome feelings of panic, stress and indecision can be a matter of life or death. — Navied Mahdavian, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

They are forced to confront their indecision about becoming parents when their divorced friend (Kate Berlant) and her daughter move in with them. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

True commitment allows strategies to develop and succeed, as indecision hinders progress. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The challenge is to shift from delay and indecision to implementation. — Valerie Pryor, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026