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[ noun ] doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

Examples

"his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"

Used in print

(Marvin Schiller, "The Sheep's in the Meadow,"...)

For many nights afterward , the idea of her having been so close to me in_that imagined bed would return and fill me with obscure and painful desires , would cause me to lie_awake in shame , tossing with irresolution , longing to fall into a deep sleep .

Related terms

doubt hesitation

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[ noun ] the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

Synonyms

irresoluteness

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