na-adjective, noun
indecision; vacillation; hesitation
Describes a state of being unable to decide, often due to timidity or lack of resolve. Can be used as a noun or adjectival noun (e.g., 因循な態度).
彼の因循な態度が会議を長引かせた。
His indecisive attitude prolonged the meeting.
因循しているとチャンスを逃す。
If you hesitate, you'll miss your chance.
The word is composed of 因 (cause, reason) and 循 (follow, circulate). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests being stuck following old patterns, leading to indecision.