irresolution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.

Pronunciation

/ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/

Word forms

irresolution irresolutions

Etymology

Probably from Middle French irresolution (modern French irrésolution), from ir- + resolution (“resolution”); compare Italian irresoluzione. By surface analysis, ir- + resolution.

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