Pursuitwhether
Pursuitwhether is a neologism formed from the words "pursuit" and "whether" that denotes the cognitive and contextual phase in which an individual or group deliberates whether to pursue a particular course of action. The term highlights the moment of evaluation and indecision that precedes commitment, focusing on the decision process rather than the action itself.
The word is a portmanteau intended for informal and analytical use in discussions about decision-making, planning,
Pursuitwhether covers considerations such as expected benefits and costs, timing, personal values, risk tolerance, resource availability,
As an informal coinage, pursuitwhether lacks standardized definition and empirical measurement. Critics note it may be
Ambivalence, decision paralysis, cost–benefit analysis, approach–avoidance conflict, opportunity cost.