Indeciding: meaning, definitions and examples
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indeciding
[ ɪndɪˈsaɪdɪŋ ]
making a decision
Indeciding is the act of being unable to make a decision or choosing between different options. It often involves hesitation, uncertainty, and difficulty in reaching a conclusion.
Synonyms
dithering, hesitating, undecided, wavering.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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indeciding |
This word is not commonly used in English. It appears to be a misspelling or confusion with 'undecided'. |
hesitating |
This is used when someone pauses or is uncertain about making a decision. It implies a moment of doubt, but not necessarily indecisiveness over a long period.
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undecided |
Use undecided when someone has not yet made a decision or choice, typically about a significant matter. It is neutral and does not imply the person is changing their mind frequently.
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wavering |
Wavering is used when someone is hesitating between different choices and shows signs of doubt or changeability. It can suggest a lack of firmness or weakness.
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dithering |
Use dithering when someone is unable to make a decision and is constantly changing their mind. It often has a negative connotation, suggesting incompetence or lack of resolve.
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Examples of usage
- I have been indeciding for days about which car to buy.
- She was indeciding between studying abroad or staying close to home.
- The indeciding process can be stressful and overwhelming.
- It's important to overcome indeciding tendencies to move forward in life.
- Indeciding can lead to missed opportunities and regrets.
Translations
Translations of the word "indeciding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indecisão
🇮🇳 अनिर्णय
🇩🇪 Unentschlossenheit
🇮🇩 ketidakpastian
🇺🇦 нерішучість
🇵🇱 niezdecydowanie
🇯🇵 優柔不断 (ゆうじゅうふだん)
🇫🇷 indécision
🇪🇸 indecisión
🇹🇷 kararsızlık
🇰🇷 우유부단함
🇸🇦 تردد
🇨🇿 nerozhodnost
🇸🇰 nerozhodnosť
🇨🇳 优柔寡断 (yōuróu guǎduàn)
🇸🇮 neodločnost
🇮🇸 óákveðni
🇰🇿 үкіметсіздік
🇬🇪 გადაუწყვეტლობა
🇦🇿 qərarsızlıq
🇲🇽 indecisión
Etymology
The word 'indeciding' is not found in standard dictionaries as it is a non-standard or uncommon term. It seems to be a combination of 'in' and 'deciding', indicating the inability to make a decision. Such creative word formations often arise in informal or colloquial language use.