indecision
/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/noun
B2formalcommon/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/uncountable
A noun referring to the state of being unable to decide between alternatives, often involving doubt or a lack of firmness of character or purpose.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние неспособности принять решение между альтернативами, часто связанное с сомнением или отсутствием твердости характера или цели.esSustantivo que designa la falta de capacidad para decidirse entre varias opciones, a menudo acompañada de duda o de falta de firmeza en el carácter o en los propósitos.frNom désignant l'état d'incapacité à prendre une décision entre des alternatives, souvent lié au doute ou à un manque de fermeté de caractère ou de but.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand bezeichnet, nicht in der Lage zu sein, sich zwischen Alternativen zu entscheiden; oft verbunden mit Zweifel, Zögern oder mangelnder Entschlossenheit.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado de incapacidade de tomar uma decisão entre alternativas, frequentemente ligado a dúvida ou falta de firmeza de caráter ou propósito.zh指在多个选择之间无法做出决定的状态,常与犹豫、怀疑或缺乏坚定意志有关。arاسم يدل على حالة العجز عن اتخاذ قرار بين بديلين أو أكثر، وغالبًا ما يقترن بالشك أو التردد أو عدم الحسم في الإرادة أو الهدف.
- Doubt about choices B2 formal
The state of being unable to decide between two or more possible options or courses of action.
- Her indecision about which university to attend caused her a lot of stress.
- The manager's indecision led to delays in the project.
- He was paralyzed by indecision when faced with the job offer.
ruНерешительностьesindecisiónfrindécisiondeUnentschlossenheitptIndecisãozh犹豫不决arالتردد
Synonyms: ambivalenceditheringdoubtequivocationhesitationirresolutionuncertaintyvacillationwavering
Antonyms: decisiondeterminationresolutenessresolve
- Lack of firmness B2 formal
A personality trait characterized by a lack of firmness of character or purpose; irresolution.
- His chronic indecision made him an ineffective leader.
- She overcame her natural indecision and made a bold choice.
- Indecision can be a major obstacle to personal success.
ruНерешительностьesIndecisiónfrIndécisiondeUnentschlossenheitptIndecisãozh犹豫不决arالتردد
Synonyms: ambivalenceditheringindecisivenessirresolutionuncertaintyvacillationwavering
Antonyms: decisivenessdeterminationfirmnessresolutenessresolve
- indecisions plural form
- indecisions' possessive plural form
- indecision's possessive singular form