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irresolute

ir·res·o·lute
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-rez-uh-loot]
    • /ɪˈrɛz əˌlut/
    • /ɪˈrez.əl.uːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-rez-uh-loot]
    • /ɪˈrɛz əˌlut/

Definitions of irresolute word

  • adjective irresolute not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating. 1
  • noun irresolute Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain. 1
  • adjective irresolute undecided, hesitant 1
  • adjective irresolute Someone who is irresolute cannot decide what to do. 0
  • adjective irresolute lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating 0
  • adjective irresolute not resolute; wavering in decision, purpose, or opinion; indecisive; vacillating 0

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Origin of irresolute

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; ir-2 + resolute

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Parts of speech for Irresolute

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

irresolute popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for irresolute

adj irresolute

  • doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
  • fickle — Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
  • halfhearted — having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work.
  • halting — Archaic. lame; limping.

adjective irresolute

  • indecisive — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
  • unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
  • procrastinating — to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.
  • changing — not remaining the same; transient
  • doubting — Present participle of doubt.

Antonyms for irresolute

adj irresolute

  • determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
  • obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
  • resolute — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
  • stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
  • unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.

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