indecisiveness

noun

as in indecision

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Recent Examples of indecisiveness On third-and-10 near Tampa Bay’s red zone, Fields scrambled for 15 yards, but three plays later, some indecisiveness led to a 20-yard sack, turning a 24-yard field goal into a 45-yarder. — Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 Cuomo spends a lot of the album chewing over a middle-aged indecisiveness that mirrors the journey of his fans, adding a drolly poignant tinge to a warmly familiar sound. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 Libra, you’re best known for your harmonious nature and your indecisiveness. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026 On the right, critics accuse him of indecisiveness and of failing to fully dismantle structures inherited from MAS. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Putting aside Starmer’s wooden public persona and chronic indecisiveness, his successor has offered no plausible policies to turn around a very troubled country. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Defying Expectations Stanford soccer player chasing gold Olympic skier Sammy Smith’s major is listed as undecided on the Stanford women’s soccer page, but her approach to life is more about a refusal to settle than indecisiveness. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Failure to take stock of the bigger picture responsibilities can ultimately lead to indecisiveness at important moments, disgruntled players, and harmful leaks to the media, Foxworth said. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 Council member Jordan criticized the indecisiveness. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecisiveness
  1. indecision
  2. hesitation
  3. irresolution
Noun
  • They are forced to confront their indecision about becoming parents when their divorced friend (Kate Berlant) and her daughter move in with them.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • True commitment allows strategies to develop and succeed, as indecision hinders progress.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of indecision
Noun
  • If your hesitation is about fear, anxiety or burnout, spending time with someone whose perspective leans to the positive might help offset your worries.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Still, some parents say the process remains unclear — and express hesitation on relying on shaky state funds.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of hesitation
Noun
  • Such an image of irresolution encourages anti-American governments and terrorist groups.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Reilly, who composed the song wholesale, seems content to swap his Satie-esque irresolution for something straightforwardly plaintive, like a lullaby.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of irresolution

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“Indecisiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecisiveness. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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