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Irresolution

//ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose wordnet
  3. 3
    doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action wordnet

Etymology

From French irrésolution, from ir- + résolution (“resolution”).

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