indecisiveness
|in-de-ci-sive-ness|
B2
/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/
(indecisive)
unable to decide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indecisiveness' originates from the Latin word 'indecisus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'decidere' meant 'to decide.'
Historical Evolution
'indecisus' transformed into the French word 'indécis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indecisive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not decided,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unable to make decisions quickly or effectively.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being unable to make decisions quickly or effectively.
Her indecisiveness often led to missed opportunities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41