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irresolute Definition

ir·reso·lute (i rez′ə lo̵̅o̅t′)

adjective

not resolute; wavering in decision, purpose, or opinion; indecisive; vacillating

Etymology: L irresolutus

irresolute Related Forms

ir·res′o·lute′ly adverb ir·res′o·lute′·ness noun ir·res′o·lu′·tion noun

irresolute Synonyms

irresolute

modif.

indecisive, undecided, wavering, faltering, vacillating, uncertain, fluctuating, unsettled, hesitant, hesitating, doubting, ambivalent, unstable, inconstant, fickle, fearful, timid, undetermined, wobbly, halfhearted, weak-willed, shilly-shallying, pussyfooting*, wishy-washy*; see also changeable 1, shaky 1, undecided.

Antonyms resolute*, firm*, determined.

irresolute Usage Examples

Used with adjective complement

stand: The Baron, in a great contention of mind, stood irresolute, weighing the two dangers.