indecisiveness
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Definition
- Noun:
- The trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose: The quality of being unable to make decisions quickly and effectively, often due to hesitation or uncertainty.
- Doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action: The state of being uncertain about which choice to make between different options.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her chronic indecisiveness made it impossible to choose a restaurant.
- The manager's indecisiveness during the crisis led to a significant delay.
- A moment of indecisiveness at the crossroads caused him to take the wrong path.
Advanced Usage
- "To be plagued by indecisiveness": To be constantly troubled by an inability to make decisions.
- He was plagued by indecisiveness, which affected both his personal and professional life.
- "A state of indecisiveness": A temporary condition of being unable to decide.
- The committee was in a state of indecisiveness for weeks.
Variants and Related Words
- Indecision (n): Often used interchangeably with 'indecisiveness' to mean the inability to make a decision.
- After much indecision, she finally accepted the job offer.
- Indecisive (adj): Describing a person who has difficulty making decisions or a situation that is not clearly settled.
- He is an indecisive leader.
- The battle had an indecisive outcome.
Synonyms
- Hesitation: The action of pausing before saying or doing something.
- Vacillation: The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; wavering.
- Irresolution: Lack of determination; uncertainty about what to do.
Antonyms
- Decisiveness: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
- Resolution: Firm determination to do something.
- Certainty: Firm conviction that something is the case.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be of two minds: To be unable to decide between two options.
- I'm of two minds about accepting the invitation. (This phrase describes the feeling of indecisiveness.)
- To sit on the fence: To avoid making a decision or choice.
- Stop sitting on the fence and tell us which proposal you prefer.
Noun
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the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
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the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
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doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
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his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost
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