Indecisión (en. Indecision)

/indeθiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Doubt or hesitation when making a decision.
His indecision cost him the opportunity he so desired.
Su indecisión le costó la oportunidad que tanto deseaba.
State of being unable to decide between two or more options.
The group's indecision caused them to lose valuable time.
La indecisión del grupo causó que se perdieran tiempo valioso.
Lack of determination.
His indecision in critical moments is a problem.
Su indecisión en momentos críticos es un problema.

Etymology

From Latin 'indecisio' meaning 'lack of decision.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

chronic indecision
Tendency to not make decisions consistently.
indecisión crónica
to be in a state of indecision
To be in a state of doubt about which choice to make.
estar en una indecisión
paralyzing indecision
Limit that causes a person to be unable to act due to doubt.
indecisión paralizante

Related Words

decision
Choice made after reflecting on options.
decisión
conclusion
Final result or resolution reached after evaluating information.
conclusión
option
Alternative offered when making a decision.
opción

Slang Meanings

To be afraid to decide.
I can't be so indecisive; I have to choose now!
No puedo ser tan indeciso, ¡tengo que elegir ya!
To hesitate until the last moment.
That indecision makes me miss good opportunities.
Esa indecisión me hace perder buenas oportunidades.