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irresolute

[ ih-rez-uh-loot ]

/ ɪˈrɛz əˌlut /

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adjective

not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.

Origin of irresolute

First recorded in 1565–75; ir-² + resolute

OTHER WORDS FROM irresolute

ir·res·o·lute·ly, adverb ir·res·o·lute·ness, noun

Words nearby irresolute

irrepressible, irreproachable, irreproducible, irresistible, irresoluble, irresolute, irresolution, irresolvable, irrespective, irrespirable, irresponsible

Example sentences from the Web for irresolute

This false virtue is the appanage of none but weak and irresolute hearts.

Poise: How to Attain It |D. Starke
It would have been handsome but for a drooping, irresolute mouth, which denoted more than average weakness of character.

The Third Degree |Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow
The argument of Dr. Boas, at this point, seems strangely vague and irresolute.

The Color Line |William Benjamin Smith
But lest this conduct should appear too irresolute, he added the punishment of twenty-four hours in irons.

The Portal of Dreams |Charles Neville Buck

The men were huddled together on the ground floor, irresolute as to what course they should now pursue.

Fighting in France |Ross Kay

British Dictionary definitions for irresolute

irresolute

/ (ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt) /

adjective

lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating

Derived forms of irresolute

irresolutely, adverb irresoluteness or irresolution, noun