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indecision
What does indecision mean?
indecision (noun): doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use indecision in a sentence?
- His indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce indecision?
/ɪndɪˈsɪʒən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does indecision come from?
From French indécision.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
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