Indecisiveness

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/

Definitions of indecisiveness

noun the quality or state of being indecisive; inability to make a decision

Example Sentences

A1 Her indecisiveness makes it difficult for her to choose what to eat for dinner.

A2 John's indecisiveness often leads to missed opportunities in his career.

B1 The team's indecisiveness on the project timeline caused delays in the delivery.

B2 The CEO's indecisiveness in making crucial decisions has led to a decrease in company profits.

C1 The politician's indecisiveness on key policy issues has caused public trust to waver.

C2 The writer's indecisiveness in choosing a direction for the novel resulted in a lack of coherence in the plot.

Examples of indecisiveness in a Sentence

formal Her indecisiveness often led to delays in project completion.

informal His indecisiveness is starting to drive me crazy.

slang Stop being so wishy-washy, your indecisiveness is annoying.

figurative The indecisiveness of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

Grammatical Forms of indecisiveness

• plural: indecisivenesses
• comparative: more indecisive
• superlative: most indecisive
• present tense: indecisiveness
• future tense: will be indecisive
• perfect tense: has been indecisive
• continuous tense: is being indecisive
• singular: indecisiveness
• positive degree: indecisive
• infinitive: to be indecisive
• gerund: indecisiveness
• participle: indecisive

Origin and Evolution of indecisiveness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indecisiveness' originated from the Latin word 'indecisus' which means 'not decided'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indecisiveness' has come to be associated with the inability to make decisions or being hesitant in making choices.