indecisive

Meanings

• adjective

  Unable to make a decision or come to a conclusion.

  - "Despite extensive research, the committee remained indecisive about which proposal to adopt."
  - "His indecisiveness in choosing a career led him to waste several years."
  - "The indecisive customer kept changing his order, causing delays in the kitchen."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75803585"

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Antonyms

decisive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indecisive
persuasive , delusive , precisive

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Variants

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indecisive , indecisively , indecisiveness , indecisivenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deciduus' meaning 'falling off' or 'able to make a decision'. The term 'indecisive' comes from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'decisive' meaning 'able to make a decision'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'indecisive' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Indecisiveness can lead to stress, anxiety, and even physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach problems.

3. A study conducted by the University of California, Berkeley found that people who make decisions quickly and confidently are perceived as more competent and confident than those who take their time.

4. Indecisiveness can also be a sign of intelligence, as it allows for a more thorough consideration of all options before making a decision.

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Related Concepts

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1. procrastination: Procrastination and indecisiveness are closely related concepts. Procrastination refers to delaying or postponing making a decision, while indecisiveness refers to the inability to make a decision in the first place.

2. paralysis by analysis: Paralysis by analysis is a term used to describe the phenomenon of over-analyzing a situation to the point of being unable to make a decision. Indecisiveness can be a result of paralysis by analysis.

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Culture

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The term 'indecisive' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who are unable to make decisions. In Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', the titular character is portrayed as indecisive as he ponders whether to avenge his father's death or not. In music, the Beatles' song 'I'm Only Sleeping' contains the lyric 'I'm just sitting here watching my time slip away, and I don't know what to do, I'm only sleeping'.

How to Memorize "indecisive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing at a fork in the road, unsure which way to go. Visualize yourself in their shoes and consider the potential outcomes of each decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indecisive' with the image of a pendulum swinging back and forth, unable to come to a rest. Visualize yourself trying to make a decision and the pendulum representing the indecision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I-N-D-E-C-I-S-I-V-E: I - Identify the problem, N - Narrow down the options, D - Discuss the pros and cons, E - Evaluate the risks, C - Consider the consequences, I - Identify the deadline, S - Seek advice, I - Implement the decision, V - Verify the outcome.

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