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Indecisiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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indecisiveness

 

[ ɪnˌdɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

making decisions

The quality or state of being indecisive; lack of firmness or ability to make decisions.

Synonyms

hesitation, indecision, uncertainty, vacillation

Examples of usage

  • She was paralyzed by her indecisiveness when it came to choosing a career path.
  • His indecisiveness often leads to missed opportunities.
  • I can't stand his indecisiveness when it comes to making dinner plans.

Translations

Translations of the word "indecisiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indecisão

🇮🇳 दुविधा

🇩🇪 Unentschlossenheit

🇮🇩 ketidaktegasan

🇺🇦 нерішучість

🇵🇱 niezdecydowanie

🇯🇵 優柔不断 (ゆうじゅうふだん)

🇫🇷 indécision

🇪🇸 indecisión

🇹🇷 kararsızlık

🇰🇷 우유부단함

🇸🇦 التردد

🇨🇿 nerozhodnost

🇸🇰 nerozhodnosť

🇨🇳 优柔寡断 (yōuróuguǎduàn)

🇸🇮 neodločnost

🇮🇸 óákveðni

🇰🇿 шешімсіздік

🇬🇪 გადაუწყვეტლობა (gadauckvetloba)

🇦🇿 qərarsızlıq

🇲🇽 indecisión

Etymology

The word 'indecisiveness' is derived from the Latin word 'indecisus', which means 'not decisive'. The concept of indecisiveness has been explored in various psychological studies, highlighting its impact on decision-making processes and overall well-being. People who struggle with indecisiveness often experience feelings of anxiety and frustration due to their inability to make clear choices. Overcoming indecisiveness may involve developing decision-making skills, seeking support from others, and addressing underlying factors contributing to hesitancy.

See also: indecisively.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,226 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.