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INDECISIVENESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
Example:
the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
Synonyms:
indecision; indecisiveness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("indecisiveness" is a kind of...):
irresoluteness; irresolution (the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose)
Antonym:
decisiveness (the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose)
Derivation:
indecisive (characterized by lack of decision and firmness)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Example:
his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost
Synonyms:
indecision; indecisiveness; irresolution
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("indecisiveness" is a kind of...):
doubt; doubtfulness; dubiety; dubiousness; incertitude; uncertainty (the state of being unsure of something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "indecisiveness"):
hesitation; vacillation; wavering (indecision in speech or action)
Derivation:
indecisive (characterized by lack of decision and firmness)
