irresolute
pronunciation
How to pronounce irresolute in British English:
UK [ɪˈrezəlu:t]
How to pronounce irresolute in American English:
US [ɪˈrɛzəˌlut]
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- Adjective:
- uncertain how to act or proceed
- lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Word Origin
- irresolute (adj.)
- 1570s, from Latin irresolutus, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + resolutus (see resolute). Related: Irresolutely.
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Example
- 1. Being aimless and irresolute and hesitant is lamentable mentality .
- 2. A person who lacks confidence , is irresolute and wishy-washy .
- 3. Must not be afraid of injuring but she is irresolute .
- 4. The longer mr berlusconi 's irresolute leadership continues , the more obvious it is that he must go .
- 5. Irresolute man can 't carry out to the end even if he makes a decision .