abstention
nounA deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
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arbitrary
adjectiveBased on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.
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nounThe choice and arrangement of words, or the clarity with which they are pronounced.
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nounA difficult situation requiring a choice between unsatisfactory alternatives.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsindecisiveness
nounA tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsintertemporal
adjectiveInvolving choices, comparisons, or effects across different times.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionspermissive
adjectiveReadily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.
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nounA state of uncertainty about what to do or which choice to make.
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nounUsefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsvacillation
nounRepeated wavering between choices or opinions.
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verbTo hesitate between choices or lose steadiness in a position or commitment.
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