irresolute

[ ih-rez-uh-loot ]

/ ɪˈrɛz əˌlut /

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adjective

not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.

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Origin of irresolute

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

OTHER WORDS FROM irresolute

ir·res·o·lute·ly, adverbir·res·o·lute·ness, noun

Words nearby irresolute

irrepressible, irreproachable, irreproducible, irresistible, irresoluble, irresolute, irresolution, irresolvable, irrespective, irrespirable, irresponsible

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How to use irresolute in a sentence

You don’t come off as irresolute, or wishy-washy, or confused.
How to Get Anyone to Do Anything (Ep. 463)|Stephen J. Dubner|May 27, 2021|Freakonomics
He stood irresolute, making some excuse about his mother who expected him; he even muttered something about an engagement.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
But the policy of Austria was, at that time, strangely dilatory and irresolute.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
(for he appeared irresolute;) "nay, then I will go alone, and tell your master that ye are cowards."
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor

And because of these thoughts he had stood irresolute, aiming without firing, and bidding his Mexicans do the same.
Overland|John William De Forest
Excuses are the shadows which the irresolute and idle, the evil, keep ever near, as their refuge from just accusation.
Papers from Overlook-House|Casper Almore

British Dictionary definitions for irresolute

irresolute

/ (ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt) /

adjective

lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating

Derived forms of irresolute

irresolutely, adverbirresoluteness or irresolution, noun

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