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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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Words related to irresolute

changing, doubtful, doubting, faltering, fearful, fickle, fluctuating, halfhearted, halting, hesitant, hesitating, tentative, timid, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, vacillating

How to use irresolute in a sentence

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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