irresolution

Noun

Meaning

Want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

indecision indecisiveness irresoluteness oscillation delay confusion doubt instability skepticism pause reluctance hesitation insecurity apprehension fluctuation

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Antonyms

power decision belief faith resolution accuracy

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Hypernyms

doubt dubiety uncertainty trait dubiousness doubtfulness

Hyponyms

hesitation indecision wavering indecisiveness volatility vacillation

Examples

Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer themselves to our choice, and inconstancy in pursuing them, are the greatest causes of all our unhappiness. Joseph Addison

Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Patrick Henry

his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

irresolute irresolutely irresoluteness irresolvability irresolvable irresolvableness