indecisiveness

American  

[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!

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Etymology

Origin of indecisiveness

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

Example Sentences

A State Department spokesperson pointed to "European indecisiveness" as being behind the failed talks, and said the United States would "reconsider our role in the current international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Then there was an eerily familiar portion: indecisiveness, losing things, frequently late, forgets appointments, impatient, hyperverbal, intense emotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Their indecisiveness goes to the heart of the show, whose fundamental message is that supernatural evil abets, hides behind and jealously competes with everyday human evil.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

There is none of the indecisiveness that plagued that first Cronin season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2023

It was then she realized that after all her indecisiveness, she had never really had a choice.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez