indecisiveness

Definitions of indecisiveness
  1. noun
    the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
    “the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court”
    synonyms: indecision
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    antonyms:
    decisiveness
    the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
    type of:
    irresoluteness, irresolution
    the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
  2. noun
    doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
    synonyms: indecision, irresolution
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    types:
    hesitation, vacillation, wavering
    indecision in speech or action
    type of:
    doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, uncertainty
    the state of being unsure of something
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