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Meaning of INDECISIVENESS

Pronunciation:  `indi'sIsivnes

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"
  2. [n]  doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"
 
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 Synonyms: indecision, indecision, irresolution
 
 Antonyms: decision, decisiveness
 
 See Also: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, hesitation, incertitude, irresoluteness, irresolution, uncertainty, vacillation, wavering

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\In`de*ci"sive*ness\, n.
The state of being indecisive; unsettled state.
 
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