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View synonyms for irresolute

irresolute

[ ih-rez-uh-loot ]

adjective

  1. not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.


irresolute

/ ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt /

adjective

  1. lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • irˈresoˌluteness, noun
  • irˈresoˌlutely, adverb
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Other Words From

  • ir·reso·lutely adverb
  • ir·reso·luteness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of irresolute1

First recorded in 1565–75; ir- 2 + resolute
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Example Sentences

You don’t come off as irresolute, or wishy-washy, or confused.

He stood irresolute, making some excuse about his mother who expected him; he even muttered something about an engagement.

But the policy of Austria was, at that time, strangely dilatory and irresolute.

(for he appeared irresolute;) "nay, then I will go alone, and tell your master that ye are cowards."

And because of these thoughts he had stood irresolute, aiming without firing, and bidding his Mexicans do the same.

Excuses are the shadows which the irresolute and idle, the evil, keep ever near, as their refuge from just accusation.

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