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

Next, consider what problems you might face, and what resources you might need, if the Electoral College vote is indecisive, and this situation goes into early January.

From Fortune

He had none of the “indecisiveness which commonly renders literary men of no use in the world” (Sir John Dalrymple).

From Project Gutenberg

The indecisiveness which never dared to grasp the thistle firmly was troubling him with a new dilemma.

From Project Gutenberg

Tenney started away in a dazed indecisiveness and Raven remembered his hurt and that he probably could not run.

From Project Gutenberg

Where Hilary had paused, there was a milling indecisiveness.

From Project Gutenberg

The indecisiveness, or feebleness, of his movements was more pronounced.

From Project Gutenberg