indecisiveness

/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌɪndˈɛsɪsɪvnəs] /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ (ame, ipa)

indecisiveness — noun

1. the habit or state of not reaching a decision when there are different choices

1.名詞C1
釋義

the habit or state of not reaching a decision when there are different choices

例句

A moment of indecisiveness at the crossing nearly caused a crash.

a moment of indecisiveness for a brief failure to choose

Hari's indecisiveness kept the whole family waiting outside the restaurant.

indecisiveness causing delay for other people

同義詞
  • hesitation

    often describes a shorter pause before acting, while indecisiveness suggests a deeper or repeated inability to choose

  • uncertainty

    focuses on not being sure about facts or outcomes, whereas indecisiveness is specifically about choosing

  • vacillation

    is more formal and suggests moving back and forth between options again and again

反義詞

文法句型

indecisiveness + about/over + noun phrase

indecisiveness + in + choosing/deciding

a moment/period of indecisiveness

用法筆記

Often used when someone delays choosing between real options, such as jobs, purchases, or plans. It usually suggests that the delay causes trouble for the person or for others who are waiting.

常見錯誤

❌His indecisiveness to choose a school worried his parents.
✅His indecisiveness about choosing a school worried his parents.
💡Use about or over before the choice, not a to-infinitive directly after the noun.
❌She is indecisiveness about the move.
✅She is indecisive about the move.' / 'She shows indecisiveness about the move.
💡Indecisiveness is a noun, so it cannot follow be directly as an adjective can.
❌After weeks of indecisive, he finally booked the ticket.
✅After weeks of indecisiveness, he finally booked the ticket.
💡Use the noun indecisiveness for the state; indecisive is the adjective.