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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    indecision hesitance hesitation uncertainty doubt ambiguity ambivalence irresoluteness vacillation wavering unpredictability changeability instability shakiness unsteadiness unpredictableness instability irresolution indecisiveness ambiguity ambivalence tentativeness dubiety questionability unsettledness undependability unreliability capriciousness mercurialness inconstancy fickleness volatility fluctuation oscillation hesitancy irresoluteness shilly-shallying dilly-dallying procrastination delaying stalling wavering seesawing teetering tottering

    Meaning of Indecisiveness

    The inability to make a decision or come to a conclusion.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being indecisive, or an inability to make a decision.
    • * A state of uncertainty or indecision, often characterized by wavering or hesitancy.
    • * The tendency to be unable to make up one's mind or come to a firm decision.

    Etymology of Indecisiveness

    The word "Indecisiveness" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "decidere" (meaning "to decide").
    The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a lack of decision or firmness.

    Example Uses

    • Her indecisiveness made it difficult for her to choose a career path.
    • * The team's indecisiveness on the field led to their loss in the championship game.
    • * He struggled with indecisiveness when it came to making big purchases.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decisiveness resoluteness firmness determination resolve certainty confidence assertiveness boldness courage conviction persuasion sureness steadiness stability predictability reliability dependability consistency perseverance tenacity doggedness obstinacy stubbornness fixedness rigidity inflexibility stubbornness unwaveringness unshakeability

    Related Nouns

    decision choice option alternative possibility potential prospect likelihood chance opportunity dilemma predicament quandary uncertainty ambiguity doubt fear anxiety apprehension misgiving reservation hesitation reluctance unwillingness indecision ambivalence vacillation oscillation fluctuation

    Related Verbs

    decide choose select opt prefer determine resolve conclude settle fix establish confirm affirm assert declare state claim insist argue persuade convince influence induce prompt provoke motivate encourage urge press coax

    Related Adjectives

    decisive resolute firm determined certain confident assertive bold courageous convinced persuaded sure steady stable predictable reliable dependable consistent persevering tenacious dogged obstinate stubborn fixed rigid inflexible unwavering unshakeable hesitant reluctant unwilling undecided ambivalent vacillating oscillating fluctuating