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[ゆう()·じゅう()·()·だん()]
yuujuufudan
noun, na adjective, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 優柔不断

noun, na adjective, no adjective
  1. indecisiveness; shilly-shally; irresolution; vacillation; indecision

Definition and Synonyms for 優柔不断

Hesitating lacking decisiveness of character
Synonyms: 優柔不断, 煮え切らない
Irresolution the trait of being irresolute
Synonyms: 不決断, 優柔不断, 因循
Indecision the trait of irresolution
Synonyms: 優柔不断
Irresolution doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Synonyms: ためらい, ためらう, 不断, 不決断, 優柔, 優柔不断, 因循, 煮え切らない, 生煮え, 躊躇, 逡巡, 遅疑逡巡
Irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed
Synonyms: 優柔, 優柔不断, 生煮え
Hesitating unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Synonyms: 優柔不断, 煮え切らない
Irresolution lacking firmness of purpose
Synonyms: 不決断, 優柔不断, 因循
Indecision a lack of firmness of character or purpose
Synonyms: 優柔不断

Meanings for each kanji in 優柔不断

» tenderness; excel; surpass; actor; superiority; gentleness
» tender; weakness; gentleness; softness
» negative; non-; bad; ugly; clumsy
» severance; decline; refuse; apologize; warn; dismiss; prohibit; decision; judgement; cutting

Categories 優柔不断 is a member of

Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Irresolution the trait of being irresolute
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Doubt the state of being unsure of something
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 優柔不断

Sample Sentences for 優柔不断

I was irritated by his indecision.
She got tired of his waffling and dumped him.
"Where will we go for lunch?" "Tom, you decide. I can't. "
His indecision sowed the seeds of future trouble.
This guy is really wishy-washy. He couldn't make a decision to save his life.

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