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hesitation vs indecisiveness

indecisiveness vs hesitation

hesitation and indecisiveness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hesitation Yes No No No
indecisiveness Yes No No No
As nouns, indecisiveness is a hypernym of hesitation; that is, indecisiveness is a word with a broader meaning than hesitation:
  • hesitation: indecision in speech or action
  • indecisiveness: doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Other hypernyms of hesitation include indecision, irresolution.
hesitation (noun) indecisiveness (noun)
the act of pausing uncertainly the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
a certain degree of unwillingness doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
indecision in speech or action
Difference between hesitation and indecisiveness

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