Decisiveness and Hesitancy

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Decisiveness noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.

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Hesitancy is an antonym for decisiveness.

Nearby Words: decisive, decision, decisively

Hesitancy noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.

Usage example: his hesitancy in pulling over into the next lane while he had a chance resulted in him missing his exit

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Decisiveness is an antonym for hesitancy.

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Hesitancy and Decisiveness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decisiveness/hesitancy

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