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What is another word for Irresolute? – 145 Irresolute Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    indecisive hesitant uncertain undecided ambivalent equivocal vacillating wavering doubtful questionable unsure unreliable uncommitted wishy-washy dithering faltering trembling tentative unresolved unclear unsteady fluctuating unstable changeable volatile mercurial unpredictable erratic fickle capricious indecisive irresolute hesitant unsure wavering ambivalent.

    Meaning of Irresolute

    The primary meaning of the word "irresolute" is being unable to make a decision or take action due to lack of confidence or firmness of purpose.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a lack of confidence or firmness of purpose, being indecisive or hesitant.
    • Not having a clear or decided opinion, being uncertain or unsure about something.
    • Failing to make a decision or take action due to indecision or lack of resolve.

    Etymology of Irresolute

    The word "irresolute" comes from the Latin "irresolutus", meaning "not settled" or "not decided", which is a combination of "in-" (meaning "not") and "resolutus" (meaning "settled" or "decided").
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe someone who is uncertain, indecisive, or lacking in firmness of purpose.

    Example Uses

    • The team's irresolute performance in the tournament was disappointing, as they failed to make decisive moves.
    • After much deliberation, she remained irresolute about which career path to choose.
    • His irresolute nature made it difficult for him to commit to any one plan or decision.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decisive resolute determined firm unwavering unshakeable confident assured certain clear decided uncompromising unhesitant purposeful deliberate intentional strong-willed steadfast dedicated committed passionate enthusiastic single-minded focused driven.

    Related Nouns

    decision resolution purpose intention commitment determination confidence certainty clarity firmness steadiness stability predictability reliability dependability faithfulness loyalty dedication devotion passion enthusiasm conviction principle value goal objective aim target.

    Related Verbs

    decide resolve determine commit dedicate devote focus concentrate intend purpose mean will choose select pick opt prefer hesitate waver falter tremble doubt question ponder consider weigh deliberate.

    Related Adjectives

    decisive resolute determined firm unwavering unshakeable confident assured certain clear decided uncompromising unhesitant purposeful deliberate intentional strong-willed steadfast dedicated committed passionate enthusiastic single-minded focused driven stable predictable reliable dependable.