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irresolution
[ ih-rez-uh-loo-shuhn ]
/ ɪˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən /
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noun
lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
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Origin of irresolution
First recorded in 1585–95; irresolute + -ion
Words nearby irresolution
irreproachable, irreproducible, irresistible, irresoluble, irresolute, irresolution, irresolvable, irrespective, irrespirable, irresponsible, irresponsive
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