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indecision

/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

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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.

  1. 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

  2. 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

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