abstention
nounA deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
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Clear all filtersarbitrary
adjectiveBased on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.
compel
verbTo force or strongly persuade someone to act.
diction
nounThe choice and arrangement of words, or the clarity with which they are pronounced.
Choice of words
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dilemma
nounA difficult situation requiring a choice between unsatisfactory alternatives.
exquisite
adjectiveExceptionally fine, beautiful, or delicately made.
Exceptionally fine or beautiful
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indecisiveness
nounA tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Tendency not to decide
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intertemporal
adjectiveInvolving choices, comparisons, or effects across different times.
Across different times
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permissive
adjectiveReadily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.
quandary
nounA state of uncertainty about what to do or which choice to make.
time consistency
noun phraseThe stability of a plan or preference as time passes, when relevant information and outcomes otherwise remain unchanged.
utility
nounUsefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.
Practical usefulness
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vacillate
verbTo waver between choices or positions.
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waver
verbTo hesitate between choices or lose steadiness in a position or commitment.
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