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Irresolution

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ir·res·o·lute  (-rz-lt)
adj.
1. Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided.
2. Lacking in resolution; indecisive.

ir·reso·lutely adv.
ir·reso·luteness, ir·reso·lution n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.irresolution - doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"
doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, uncertainty - the state of being unsure of something
hesitation, vacillation, wavering - indecision in speech or action
2.irresolution - the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
unpredictability, volatility - the trait of being unpredictably irresolute; "the volatility of the market drove many investors away"
indecision, indecisiveness - the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"


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After remaining at and about the spot for some time, with aimless irresolution, the three men returned to Leamington, told their astonishing story and were afterward taken into custody.
They dispose kings to tyranny, husbands to jealousy, wise men to irresolution and melancholy.
His face showed irresolution, and a seeking for counsel, support, and guidance in a matter he did not understand.
 
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