irresolute

[ ih-rez-uh-loot ]

adjective

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

irresolute

/ ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt /

adjective

1. lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating

Derived Forms

• irˈresoˌluteness, noun
• irˈresoˌlutely, adverb

Other Words From

• ir·reso·lutely adverb
• ir·reso·luteness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of irresolute¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Freakonomics

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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

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

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

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