irresolution
pronunciation
How to pronounce irresolution in British English:
UK [ɪˌrezə'lu:ʃn]
How to pronounce irresolution in American English:
US [ɪˌrezə'luʃn]
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- Noun:
- doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
- the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
Word Origin
- irresolution (n.)
- 1590s, from French irrésolution (16c.), from ir-, assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + résolution (see resolution).
Example
- 1. Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction ?
- 2. What is intolerable , however , is irresolution .
- 3. On some of the biggest decisions in their lives , people succumb to inertia , ignorance or irresolution .
- 4. As if he were in pain or in some torment of irresolution .
- 5. A lack of certainty that often leads to irresolution .