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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Indecision \In`de*ci"sion\, n. [Pref. in- not + decision: cf F. ind['e]cision.] Want of decision; want of settled purpose, or of firmness; indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation; hesitation. The term indecision . . . implies an idea very nicely different from irresolution; yet it has a tendency to produce it --Shenstone. Indecision . . . is the natural accomplice of violence. --Burke. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: indecision n 1: doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost" [syn: {indecisiveness}, {irresolution}] 2: the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court" [syn: {indecisiveness}] [ant: {decisiveness}, {decisiveness}] From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]: INDECISION, n. The chief element of success; "for whereas," saith Sir Thomas Brewbold "there is but one way to do nothing and divers way to do something whereof, to a surety, only one is the right way it followeth that he who from indecision standeth still hath not so many chances of going astray as he who pusheth forwards" -- a most clear and satisfactory exposition on the matter. "Your prompt decision to attack," said Genera Grant on a certain occasion to General Gordon Granger, "was admirable; you had but five minutes to make up your mind in." "Yes, sir," answered the victorious subordinate, "it is a great thing to be know exactly what to do in an emergency. When in doubt whether to attack or retreat I never hesitate a moment -- I toss us a copper." "Do you mean to say that's what you did this time?" "Yes, General; but for Heaven's sake don't reprimand me: I disobeyed the coin."
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