irresolute

[ ih-rez-uh-loot ]

/ ɪˈrɛz əˌlut /

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adjective

not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.

Nearby words

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

Origin of irresolute

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

Related forms

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

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Examples from the Web for irresolute

This false virtue is the appanage of none but weak and irresolute hearts.
Poise: How to Attain It|D. Starke
It would have been handsome but for a drooping, irresolute mouth, which denoted more than average weakness of character.
The Third Degree|Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow
The argument of Dr. Boas, at this point, seems strangely vague and irresolute.
The Color Line|William Benjamin Smith
But lest this conduct should appear too irresolute, he added the punishment of twenty-four hours in irons.
The Portal of Dreams|Charles Neville Buck

The men were huddled together on the ground floor, irresolute as to what course they should now pursue.
Fighting in France|Ross Kay

British Dictionary definitions for irresolute

irresolute

/ (ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt) /

adjective

lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating

Derived Forms

irresolutely, adverbirresoluteness or irresolution, noun

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