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indecision|ɪndɪˈsɪʒən|
[a. F. indécision (1611 in Cotgr.); see in-3 and decision.]
Want of decision; inability to decide or to make up one's mind; a wavering between possible courses of action; hesitation.
a1763Shenstone Ess. (1765) 208 The term indecision, in a man's character, implies an idea very nicely different from that of irresolution; yet it has a tendency to produce it. 1791Boswell Johnson 17 Apr. an. 1778, I talked of the strange indecision of mind, and imbecility of the common occurrences of life, which we may observe in some people. 1828D'Israeli Chas. I, I. x. 290 A character of hopeless indecision is fatal to military success. 1868Freeman Norm. Conq. (1876) II. App. 529 His indecision, his unwillingness to accept the crown..cause delay. |