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indecisiveness

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[in-di-sahy-siv-nis] / ˌɪn dɪˈsaɪ sɪv nɪs /

noun

  1. the condition or quality of being unable to decide, conclude, or resolve something.

    Once again my indecisiveness kicks in—there are just too many choices!

Etymology

Origin of indecisiveness

indecisive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Indecisiveness, or maybe impatience, or maybe second-guessing myself… I can’t decide.

From The Guardian • Apr. 4, 2020

Indecisiveness was the torment of her life, and the living center of her art.

From Time Magazine Archive

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