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Meanings of indecision in English
The trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose.
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Examples for "irresolution"
Examples for "irresolution"
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Jean gave vent to a muttered oath in his irresolution and despair.
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There was a look of mingled irresolution and determination in her face.
3
Her slender fingers writhed together in her agony of doubt and irresolution.
4
Her attitude reflected the state of that mind-itexpressed irresolution and perplexity.
5
There is no habit that so grows on the soul as irresolution.
1
Thus it was only military indecisiveness that postponed the shutdown so long.'
2
The original subheading used the word prevarication where indecisiveness was meant.
3
All the indecisiveness of the interchange of guesses and rehearsed impressions was gone.
4
Despite this apparent indecisiveness, Artyom felt in his bones a threat from it.
5
At least there could be no accusations of indecisiveness and lack of leadership.
Usage of indecision in English
1
The King in the ballad is in a state of virile indecision.
2
I let him go, the opportunity lost to the paralysis of indecision.
3
The mind of the country was in a pronounced state of indecision.
4
Cohen believes that indecision on Don't Ask, Don't Tell might be pivotal.
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I have walked my floor, deep in thought, in puzzlement, in indecision.
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He tossed that night in his bed in a torment of indecision.
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Ayla wanted to rush to their aid, but indecision held her back.
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We have only cowardice, the unenthusiasm and the indecision of base men.
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She showed indecision and confessed she knew no one in the city.
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My indecision may seem absurd and hypocritical; but it was really sincere.
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This was said while the bear was in a state of indecision.
12
In her countenance, indeed, was emotion,-unmeasuredsurprise; in her manner, momentary indecision.
13
Pain and conflict; powers of evil, of doubt and indecision:-noevading these.
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He lifted a card and put it down again in some indecision.
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As she stood there, torn by indecision, Cameron said, Coach Duncan knows.
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The girl faced Ronicky again, her hands clasped in indecision and excitement.
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Indecision through the time
Indecision across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
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United States of America
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