Delay
Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Irresolution and delay are semantically related In some cases you can use "Irresolution" instead a noun "Delay".
Irresolution
Irresolution noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: after a moment of anguished irresolution, I raised my rifle and fired at the charging animal
Delay and irresolution are semantically related in hesitation topic. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a noun "Irresolution".
Nearby Words: irresolute, irresolutely
Mutual synonyms
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Irresolution and Delay. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/delay/irresolution
Delay & Irresolution. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/delay/irresolution>.
Irresolution or Delay. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/delay/irresolution.
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