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indecision
(encz) | indecision,nerozhodnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
Indecision
(gcide) | Indecision \In`de*ci"sion\, n. [Pref. in- not + decision: cf. F.
ind['e]cision.]
Lack of decision; lack of settled purpose, or of firmness;
indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation;
hesitation.
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The term indecision . . . implies an idea very nicely
different from irresolution; yet it has a tendency to
produce it. --Shenstone.
[1913 Webster]
Indecision . . . is the natural accomplice of violence.
--Burke.
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indecision
(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: indecision,
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, indecision] [ant:
decision, decisiveness] |
indecision
(devil) | 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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indecision
(encz) | indecision,nerozhodnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
indecision
(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: indecision,
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, indecision] [ant:
decision, decisiveness] |
indecision
(devil) | 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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