Irresolute meaning

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The definition of irresolute is uncertain or showing signs of indecision.

If you tentatively agree to go to a party, then change your mind, and then tentatively agree to go again, this is an example of being irresolute.

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Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided.
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Lacking in resolution; indecisive.
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Not resolute; wavering in decision, purpose, or opinion; indecisive; vacillating.
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Origin of irresolute

c 1580, from French irrésolu or ir- +‎ resolute

Sentence Examples

  • On his thin, weak legs were heavy chains which hampered his irresolute movements.

  • They are generally slow of speech and manner, and somewhat irresolute, but take an eager interest in current politics, and are generally fairly educated men of extreme democratic principles.

  • As plainly appeared in the last years of his life, he was too weak and irresolute to choose a side and stand by it.

  • Al-Mosta`sim billah ("he who clings to God for protection"), son of Mostansir, the last caliph of Bagdad, was a narrow-minded, irresolute man, guided moreover by bad counsellors.

  • He checked himself in the middle of the sentence, lowered his eyes to avoid seeing her unpleasantly irritated and irresolute face, and said:

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