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INDECISION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word indecision. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word indecision. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INDECISION

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indecisiveness
nounn
noun

• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

• the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose

irresolution
nounn
noun

• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

• the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

ambivalence
nounn
noun

• mixed feelings or emotions

bewilderment
nounn
noun

• confusion resulting from failure to understand

confusion
nounn
noun

• disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

• a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

• a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

• an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended

• a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

doubt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

verb

• consider unlikely

• lack confidence in

dubiety
nounn
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

hesitation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

perplexity
nounn
noun

• trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

uncertainty
nounn
noun

• being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

• the state of being unsure of something

vacillation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• changing location by moving back and forth

wavering
adjectiveadj
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

Best Hypernyms For INDECISION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for indecision, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
doubt irresolution uncertainty ambivalence doubtfulness dubiety dubiousness hesitation incertitude irresoluteness perplexity quandary vacillation wavering

Alternatives for INDECISIVENESS

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