indecision
UK/ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒn/US/.indi'siʒәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
Inability to make a decision; hesitation.
犹豫不决；优柔寡断。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
decisiondown, away, reversal
=indecision
in- (not) + decision = the state of never cutting off the options — frozen with the knife still raised.
Common Collocations
- 1.paralyzed by indecision因犹豫而瘫痪
- 2.show indecision表现出犹豫
Example Sentences
- 1.
Years of indecision cost the company its lead in the market.