Indecision: quick facts
Indecision is the uncomfortable state of being unable to choose between options, often when alternatives feel similarly weighted or the stakes feel high. It blends uncertainty with a kind of mental stalling, as a person…
Category
Moods & related states
Valence
Neutral
Emotion family / blend
Low arousal
Typical triggers
Difficult choices, equally weighted options, fear of the wrong pick
How it's expressed
Wavering, restlessness, repeated reconsideration, hesitant gestures
Sources: American Psychological Association — APA Dictionary: emotion; Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley — Emotions. Educational information only — not medical or psychological advice. See our sources & fact-check policy.