What does irresolution mean?
Definitions for irresolution
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This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word irresolution.
Princeton's WordNet
indecision, indecisiveness, irresolutionnoun
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
"his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"
irresoluteness, irresolutionnoun
the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
Wiktionary
irresolutionnoun
Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
Etymology: Probably from irrésolution, from ir- + résolution.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Irresolutionnoun
Want of firmness of mind.
Etymology: irresolution, Fr. in and resolution.
It hath most force upon things that have the lightest motion, and therefore upon the spirits of men, and in them upon such affections as move lightest; as upon men in fear, or men in irresolution. Francis Bacon, Natural History.
Irresolution on the schemes of life, which offer themselves to our choice, and inconstancy in pursuing them, are the greatest causes of all our unhappiness. Addison.
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irresolution
Irresolution refers to a state of indecisiveness or uncertainty, often involving the inability to make decisions, establish definitive plans, or come to firm conclusions.
Webster Dictionary
Irresolutionnoun
want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation
Etymology: [Cf. F. irrsolution.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of irresolution in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of irresolution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of irresolution in a Sentence
Weakness and irresolution can lead to more Iranian testing and meddling, not less.
An adequate force posture can actually dampen Iranian escalation prospects, weakness and irresolution can lead to more Iranian testing and meddling, not less.
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