irresolute

[ ih-rez-uh-loot ]
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adjective
  1. not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.

Origin of irresolute

1
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

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How to use irresolute in a sentence

  • Excuses are the shadows which the irresolute and idle, the evil, keep ever near, as their refuge from just accusation.

British Dictionary definitions for irresolute

irresolute

/ (ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt) /


adjective
  1. lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating

Derived forms of irresolute

  • irresolutely, adverb
  • irresoluteness or irresolution, noun

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