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irresolution

ir·res·o·lu·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-rez-uh-loo-shuh n]
    • /ɪˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən/
    • /ɪˈrez.əl.uːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-rez-uh-loo-shuh n]
    • /ɪˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən/

Definitions of irresolution word

  • noun irresolution lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation. 1
  • noun irresolution Hesitancy; uncertainty. 1
See all 2 definitions of irresolution

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Origin of irresolution

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; irresolute + -ion

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Parts of speech for Irresolution

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Irresolution

irresolution popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for irresolution

noun irresolution

  • oscillation — an act or instance of oscillating.
  • fluctuation — continual change from one point or condition to another.
  • dubiety — doubtfulness; doubt.
  • pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
  • reluctance — unwillingness; disinclination: reluctance to speak in public.
All 40 Synonyms of irresolution

Antonyms for irresolution

noun irresolution

  • certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
  • belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
  • confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
  • faith — a female given name.
  • trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
All 7 Antonyms of irresolution

Top questions with irresolution

  • what does irresolution mean?

Related words

  • constancy

    Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.

  • fickle

    Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

  • hesitation

    the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear: His hesitation cost him the championship.

  • uncertainty

    the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.

  • vacillation

    an act or instance of vacillating.
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