irresolution (Meaning)
irresolution (n)
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
irresolution (n.)
Want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of irresolution
Synonyms:
- equivocation
- faintheartedness
- procrastination
- fence-sitting
- doubt
- timidity
- waiting
- consideration
- shilly-shallying
- indisposition
- disinclination
- misgiving
- avoidance
- indetermination
- second thought
- debate
- incertitude
- reluctance
- unwillingness
- shilly-shally
- hawing
- indecisiveness
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
irresolution Sentence Examples
- The irresolution of the government in handling the crisis led to a sense of hopelessness among the people.
- The irresolution of the young man made him unable to make a decision about his future.
- The band's irresolution about their next album caused them to lose fans.
- The irresolution of the jury led to a mistrial.
- The irresolution of the shareholders prevented the company from moving forward with its plans.
- The irresolution of the doctor made it difficult for the patient to trust him.
- The irresolution of the teacher made it difficult for the students to learn.
- The irresolution of the coach made it difficult for the team to win.
- The irresolution of the actor made it difficult for the director to get a good performance from him.
- The irresolution of the writer made it difficult for him to finish his novel.
FAQs About the word irresolution
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action, the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purposeWant of resolution; want of d
pause, hesitance, hesitancy,hesitation, indecision, deliberation, wabbling,vacillation, faltering, delay
confidence, certainty, certitude, determination, resolution, firmness, certitude, confidence,resolution, certainty
The irresolution of the government in handling the crisis led to a sense of hopelessness among the people.
The irresolution of the young man made him unable to make a decision about his future.
The band's irresolution about their next album caused them to lose fans.
The irresolution of the jury led to a mistrial.
