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Indecisiveness Definition & Meaning

indecisiveness
noun
  1. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"
  2. the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"

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What does indecisiveness mean?
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost" the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"
What part of speech is indecisiveness?
Indecisiveness is a noun.
How many definitions does indecisiveness have?
Indecisiveness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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