Indecisiveness

completely uncertain or left unresolved

The date for the meeting is still up in the air; we haven't confirmed a time yet.

having no idea what one should do, particularly due to an unexpected or upsetting change

After completing her studies, she felt at loose ends, unsure of what career path to pursue next.

used when one is uncertain, particularly due to being stuck between two alternatives

She felt betwixt and between, unsure whether to pursue her passion or stick with a stable career.

used to refer to a situation in which the outcome is unclear until the last moment

The team worked tirelessly, making progress down to the wire to complete the project before the deadline.

a situation in which it is hard to determine what is right or wrong or what one must do

The ethical dilemma presented in the film explores the various shades of gray in human decision-making.

used to refer to someone who is completely confused

After the unexpected turn of events, the team was left at sixes and sevens, unsure of how to proceed.

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

He had cold feet about going bungee jumping and decided to back out at the last minute.

the parts of something that are yet to be finished or resolved

The investigation uncovered a loose thread in the case, leading to further inquiries and a potential breakthrough.

to be in an unsatisfactory situation where one is unable to choose between two courses of action

She fell between two stools when she couldn't decide whether to pursue a career in art or science, leaving her feeling unfulfilled in both fields.

to not now how to react to a situation as one is extremely frustrated or confused

When I realized I had accidentally worn mismatched shoes to an important meeting, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

in a situation where one has difficulty choosing between two alternatives because both are equally undesirable

The employee found themselves between a rock and a hard place when asked to choose between unethical practices or risking their job.

to keep changing one's behavior or opinions in an abrupt manner

The project manager kept chopping and changing the project requirements, causing confusion and delays.

in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

The entrepreneur found themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, having to choose between bankruptcy or accepting a predatory deal.

‌in a situation that forces one to choose between two alternatives that both have equally undesirable outcomes

The CEO found themselves on the horns of a dilemma, torn between laying off employees or risking the company's financial stability.

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

The politician hemmed and hawed when asked about their stance on the controversial issue, avoiding a direct answer.

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

The jury is out on whether the new diet trend is truly effective for long-term weight loss.

in a situation that one has to make an important and life-changing decision

As the deadline approached, he realized he was at the crossroads and had to decide whether to follow his passion or take a more secure but less fulfilling job.

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

She was of two minds about accepting the promotion, as it offered a higher salary but would require longer working hours.