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What is another word for Irresoluteness? – 140 Irresoluteness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    indecisiveness hesitancy uncertainty doubt ambiguity unclearness vagueness ambiguity indecision irresolution vacillation wavering hesitance indecisiveness ambivalence tentativeness dubiety perplexity puzzlement bewilderment disorientation confusion perplexity indecisiveness lack of resolve weakness of will spinelessness wishy-washiness dithering faltering hesitation procrastination stalling wavering fluctuation instability unsteadiness shilly-shallying humming and hawing

    Meaning of Irresoluteness

    The primary meaning of the word "Irresoluteness" refers to the state of being unable to make a decision or take action due to lack of resolve or firmness of purpose.

    Definitions

    • The state of being irresolute, unable to make a decision or take action due to lack of resolve or firmness of purpose.
    • * A lack of determination or decisiveness, resulting in indecision or hesitation.

    Etymology of Irresoluteness

    The word "Irresoluteness" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not") and "resolutus" (meaning "resolved" or "determined"), with the suffix "-ness" added to form a noun.
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a lack of firmness or determination in decision-making or action.

    Example Uses

    • The team's irresoluteness in the face of adversity ultimately led to their defeat.
    • * Her irresoluteness made it difficult for her to choose a career path.
    • * The company's irresoluteness in responding to the crisis damaged their reputation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decisiveness resolution firmness determination resoluteness steadfastness unwaveringness unshakeability confidence assertiveness boldness courage fortitude strength stability steadiness fixedness certitude assurance conviction decisiveness purposefulness directness straightforwardness outspokenness frankness

    Related Nouns

    indecision uncertainty doubt ambiguity confusion perplexity indecisiveness ambivalence tentativeness dubiety puzzlement bewilderment disorientation lack of resolve weakness of will spinelessness wishy-washiness dithering faltering hesitation procrastination stalling wavering fluctuation instability unsteadiness

    Related Verbs

    hesitate waver fluctuate dither falter procrastinate stall delay vacillate shilly-shally hum and haw ponder deliberate consider weigh debate contemplate reflect muse brood ruminate

    Related Adjectives

    indecisive uncertain doubtful ambiguous confusing perplexing ambiguous tentative dubious puzzling bewildering disorienting irresolute spineless wishy-washy dithering faltering hesitant procrastinating stalling wavering fluctuating unstable unsteady weak timid faint-hearted cowardly