INDECISIVENESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)

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...):

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)