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
• wabbling
• wobbling
• fence-sitting
• waiting
• shilly-shallying
• indecisiveness
• procrastination
• doubt
• shilly-shally
• reluctance
• hawing
• incertitude
• debate
• indetermination
• 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

Examples of indecision in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This crystal enhances focus and clears mental fog, ideal for Libras who get caught in indecision. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024

Sure, as Ferrari and Schwartz pointed out, there are pathological manifestations of indecision. —Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2024

The ultimate expression of such indecision and fluidity is what happened to Warner Bros.’ Batgirl, when the film was entirely shelved for a tax credit. —James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024

CEOs who hesitate risk losing competitive advantage, missing key opportunities and demoralizing their teams through indecision. —Maren Perry, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024