noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition of being indecisive. uncountable, usually

   "It is a picture of dither, delay, unrealistic costings - and Department for Transport indecisiveness."

2. 2
   the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose wordnet
3. 3
   doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action wordnet

Synonyms

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indecisionambitendencyambivalenceamiable weaknessamorphiaamorphism

Antonyms

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decisiveness

Example

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"This sentence was born from indecisiveness and ensuing boredom."

Etymology

From indecisive + -ness.

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