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US
/ˌɪnˈdɛsɪsɪvnəs/
]
[ UK /ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪvnəs/ ]
[ UK /ˌɪndɪsˈaɪsɪvnəs/ ]
NOUN
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doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost -
the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
How To Use indecisiveness In A Sentence
- But he -- that's one point where the label indecisiveness can be stuck to him in a sense. Adlai Stevenson: His Life and Legacy
- The mayor was criticized by radical reformers for his indecisiveness.
- Frankly, if the present indecisiveness goes on much longer, it might well be too late to allow a rallying of the troops for the next election.
- the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
- It is easy to find excuses for his indecisiveness.
- And with domestic political pressure building, indecisiveness and delay only increase frustration.
- For those who know him, his ingrained indecisiveness serves as a signature to his every act; and to the uninitiated, it is explained away as cautiousness and age-inspired prudence.
- You may be plagued with indecisiveness or revert to emotional "default" positions forged during childhood, such as submissiveness, rebellion or self-undermining behavior. Douglas LaBier: An Inside-Out Life: Protection From the Growing Backlash -- Part 1
- Their indecisiveness is an attempt to save face—yours. ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS
- The mayor was criticized by radical reformers for his indecisiveness.
