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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