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indecision vs vacillation

vacillation vs indecision

indecision and vacillation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indecision Yes No No No
vacillation Yes No No No
As nouns, vacillation is a hyponym of indecision; that is, vacillation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indecision:
  • indecision: doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
  • vacillation: indecision in speech or action
Other hyponyms of indecision include hesitation, wavering.
indecision (noun) vacillation (noun)
the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose changing location by moving back and forth
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action indecision in speech or action
Difference between indecision and vacillation

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