indecisiveness

[ in-di-sahy-siv-nis ]

noun

1. the condition or quality of being unable to decide, conclude, or resolve something:

   Once again my indecisiveness kicks in—there are just too many choices!

Word History and Origins

Origin of indecisiveness¹

indecisive ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

Their indecisiveness goes to the heart of the show, whose fundamental message is that supernatural evil abets, hides behind and jealously competes with everyday human evil.

From New York Times

Graham got off to a shaky start as Florida’s chief executive, and was dubbed “Gov. Jello” for some early indecisiveness.

From Seattle Times

Maybe it has to do with the therapist who said that her indecisiveness and deep curiosity about seeing through someone else’s eyes, which she’s harbored since childhood, could be chalked up to something called “death anxiety.”

From New York Times

That strategic bind has amplified the military’s frustration at the indecisiveness of Israel’s civilian leadership, according to the four commanders.

From New York Times

Republicans grumbled last week at Mr. Johnson’s indecisiveness about navigating GOP divisions about renewing a crucial government spy power in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which ultimately ended with the speaker yanking two competing bills from the House floor.

From Washington Times