Irresolution
/ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation. countable, uncountable
"Again he paced the chamber; but an involuntary movement of awe and inquietude constantly led his eye towards the alcove. He drew near it with irresolution."
- 2 the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose wordnet
- 3 doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action wordnet
Example
More examples"Again he paced the chamber; but an involuntary movement of awe and inquietude constantly led his eye towards the alcove. He drew near it with irresolution."
Etymology
From French irrésolution, from ir- + résolution (“resolution”).