Meaning of irresolute in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪ(r)ˈrɛzəˌlut/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   irresolute

   Definitions

   1. lacking decisiveness of character

   Examples

   • « unable to act or decide quickly or firmly »
   • « stood irresolute waiting for some inspiration »

   Synonyms

   • indecisive

2. Qualitative Adjective

   irresolute

   Etymology

   late 16th century: from Latin irresolutus‘not loosened’, or from in-‘not’ + resolute

   Definitions

   1. uncertain how to act or proceed

   Examples

   • « the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute »

   Synonyms

   • discouraged
   • infirm
   • unstable
   • vacillant
   • vacillating
   • wavering
   • weak-kneed

   Antonyms

   • resolute

See also

• indecisive

Browse dictionary

• irresistibly
• irresistible impulse
• irresistibleness
• irresistible
• irresolute
• irresolutely
• irresoluteness
• irresolution
• irrespective