indecision
Other forms: indecisions
If you're torn between going to your best friend's birthday party and racing go-carts with your sister, you're experiencing indecision, or difficulty making up your mind.
Whenever there are at least two great choices, you're sure to feel at least a little indecision. Too many options at the grocery story can cause indecision, as can choosing a college major or picking just one friend to take with you to Disney World. Any time you waver or hesitate between possibilities, it's evidence of your indecision.
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the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purposesynonyms: indecisivenessantonyms:decisionthe trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purposetype of:
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doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action“his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost”synonyms: indecisiveness, irresolutiontypes:type of:doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, uncertaintythe state of being unsure of something
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