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

doubtful, fearful, fickle, halfhearted, halting, hesitant, hesitating, infirm, shaky, tentative, timid, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, vacillating, wavering, weak

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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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